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Loss of hair everyday is a normal part of the growth cycle of hair. Balance 90% is in a growth phase. Thinning of hair is usually noticed when the loss is in excess of the normal hair loss pattern. These include: The usual looks involve one or several spots on the scalp. The cause is usually some immunity disorder where the white cells attack the hair follicles. Alopecia Totalis is another condition where there is total loss of hair on the scalp. This is an uncommon condition.

Genetic conditions - Male pattern baldness afflicts about 25% of men by age 30. Over and above the reason being genetic, it could also be due to testosterone the male hormone. Testosterone is usually converted to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Men not having any testosterone would not suffer from male pattern baldness.

Skin diseases: hair loss and affectation of the scalp can also happen due to this. Some of the skin diseases include dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, scalp fungus such as ringworm and tinea captis.

Sudden illness or fever: hair can come off in large tufts after an illness or fever. This is however a temporary event.

Childbirth, menopause, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and aging are some of the other factors which could be behind hair loss. Apart from these reasons, there are several others too.

With the right hair loss treatment, you can stop hair loss as well as promote re-growth. Some of the natural means for hair loss treatment include:

1. Vitamins A, B, C and E are hair promoters. Include them in the diet. Why are these vitamins important for hair loss? Their beneficial actions include: providing sebum, improving blood circulation to the scalp by increasing absorption of oxygen and collagen.

2. Scalp care: Use herbal oils like olive oil, jojoba oil, amla oil for regular massaging of the scalp. If you want to treat conditions of alopecia areata, try some essential oils like that of thyme, rosemary, lavender and cedar wood.

3. Beware of scalp abuse: Avoid using harsh chemical shampoos daily and do away with blow drying. Hair and scalp get damaged by chemical treatments such as coloring and straightening. You hair is stripped of natural oils and turns brittle if you wash it daily with hot water.

4. Herbal therapy: Powders of amla, shikakai, henna and ritha as shampoo and conditioner can be effective therapy options. It is also a powerful anti-oxidant. If you want a thorough hair cleanser which does not rob hair of its natural oil, choose Shikakai, also know as the Fruit for hair. Henna is a wonder natural conditioner after this.

5. Lifestyle - Stress is a very important factor in hair loss. Try and reduce stress by meditating and exercising. Say No to Smoking: Did you know that nicotine from smoking narrows the blood vessels which supply blood to the scalp? If you want to prevent damage to the scalp from UV rays, avoid exposure to the sun.