Hair Loss Symptoms You Must Know About

Being aware of hair loss in its earliest stages is key to treatment and possible prevention.  Hair loss symptoms range from subtle signs to unmistakable hair problems. 

There are several different types of hair loss.  If you're concerned with hair loss there are certain things to observe in your own hair patterns and your families'.  This knowledge will enable you to choose the correct methods of treatment for hair loss.

Common Causes and Symptoms of Hair Loss

• Inherited Hair Loss

So sure you have a few bald relatives but does that really mean you're headed for the same fate?  It certainly could.  Inherited hair loss or androgentic alopecia is linked to certain genes that may predispose you to hair loss or thinning hair.  If you're experiencing hair loss symptoms and think it may be inherited begin treatment early.

• Alopecia Areata

This type of hair loss is associated with immune system issues.  Patches of hair begin falling out, often with unexplained causes.  Also called spot baldness, the body attacks its own hair follicles and stops hair growth or impedes it.  This hair loss can occur on the head, face or over the entire body.

• Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania or "trich" as its called is an impulse control disorder in which people are unable to control the desire to pull out the hair.  Head hair as well as hair over the entire body can be pulled.  Stress and depression can be triggers. 

• DHT Based

DHT or dihydrotestosterone is produced when enzymes naturally occurring in the scalp mix with testosterone.  The created DHT attaches to hair follicles and causes problems with hair growth signals. 

Usually in men with DHT based hair loss symptoms begin in the temporal areas, followed by the crown of the head and finally the top of the scalp.  This is due to the concentration of sweat glands that promote DHT in those areas. 

There are several products now on the market including pharmaceuticals and shampoos that claim to stop and reverse this process. 

Solutions to Hair Loss Symptoms

There are numerous products on the market that claim to stop hair loss and regrow lost locks of hair.  Many of them boast huge claims but deliver very little results.  Many are costly and increase your exposure to dangerous toxins. 

If you've identified hair loss symptoms with any of the above common causes look into all natural treatments for hair loss that have been used with some success for thousands of years.  Herbs, essentials oils and more all natural ingredients can be found to begin to treat hair loss.  These alternatives are safe and affordable and possibly more effective than there synthetic counterparts.