Hair loss is generally defined as the reduction of hair on the scalp that can have various degrees of severity. If speaking medically, hair loss is referred to as alopecia that can be either permanent or temporary. The most common for of hair loss is the so-called male pattern hair loss (Androgenetic Alopecia), however there are other forms such as Alopecia Areata (transient balding patches), Telogen Effluvium (intense hair loss due to high body stress) and Traction Alopecia. Usually, hair loss problems manifest as the person gets older and is more common in men than in women. However, there are many cases of younger adults of both sexes suffering from such problems as well.

When it comes to dealing with hair loss, the best way is to prevent it rather than try to overcome the consequences and treat it when there's already a lot of hair lost. And the most effective way is reducing initial stress. Certain medications and treatments can also be the cause for hair loss and eliminating them will generally improve the situation. The best solution for treating hair loss is first of all going to your family doctor as soon as you notice signs of thinning hair. Do not hope that the problem will go away after some time, because in most cases it will only become worse and when you will actually take any measures to stop hair loss it will be already too late. The earlier you start the better.

When it comes to preventing hair loss it is very important to provide the required nutrition to the hair follicles. Whether the hair loss is caused by hormonal, genetic or medication problems, you should give the hair all the vitamins and minerals it needs, even in larger quantities than usually.

Keep in mind that loosing 100-200 hairs per day is completely natural and you won't be able to do anything about it. The problems start when there's not enough hair grown in place of the lost one – this is when balding starts. Providing your hair with the substances to increase hair growth is the key to preventing hair loss.

Another good method, which can only be used by men is using Propecia. This drug prevents the formation of DHT, an androgen, which is responsible for almost 90% of hair loss in men. Drugs like Propecia are very effective both for treating and preventing hair loss in men, but are completely forbidden to be used by women because of their potential side effects for the unborn baby.

There is a wide range of herbal preparations for preventing hair loss as well as certain types of massage that stimulate the growth of hair follicles. However, you should ask your doctor about such remedies first before using them.

Remember that hair loss problems should be addressed as soon as they start to concern you. The earlier you start doing something the easier it will be for you to prevent further problems that otherwise may become quite hard to deal with in the future if left untreated.