Most recent hair loss studies seem to indicate that your hair thinning is related directly to your genetics
. You have been pre-dispostioned to produce extra amounts of the hormone DHT as testosterone breaks down as you age. This hormone, when released into your blood stream causes your hair follicles to be choked up and eventually die.
Over thirty million women and forty-five million men suffer from this form of pattern baldness. The good news that resulted from this research is that there are now available treatments for hair loss which should be encouraging to those suffering from this embarrassment condition. While the drug treatments are not an immediate fix, as your body responds, within a year or two you should see significant hair regrowth taking place.
The FDA has approved a product called Minoxidil which can currently be found in both prescription and non-prescription treatments for hair loss. It claims to reduce the levels of DHT being released into the blood streams and actually stimulates the blood vessels to encourage hair growth. In addition, you can increase your intake of Vitamin B for its B6, folic acid, and niacin. You can also add zinc and magnesium supplements to your diet. Saw Palmetto has been suggested as an herb that can prevent testosterone from converting to DHT. Provillus is a new non-prescription drug that contains of all of the above additives and comes especially formulated for both women and men.
Don't be discouraged if you are suffering from hair loss. For one, you are not alone with this kind of problem. Secondly, there is a treatment out there for you. All you need to do is seek professional advice as to what treatment for hair loss works best for you as soon as you notice your hair thinning. Don't wait until it's too late.