A lot of people will experience thinning hair; for many it happens latter in life, for some it begins during youth. Though a substantial amount of women suffer from thinning hair, the majority of cases are found in men. There's obviously a reason for this, but most of us only understand that it is hereditary and not much else. I'll go over the reasons for thinning hair and hair loss, and offer some possible solutions to the problem.

The form of hair loss men most commonly suffer from is called androgenic alopecia, though most people would simply say [link]male pattern [link]baldness[/link][/link]. It is a hormonal problem, caused by a substance you produce called DHT. DHT is a super concentrated form of testosterone. When you were much younger, having large amounts of DHT was a good thing; it helped you grow large and strong. As we age we do not require this hormone is large quantities, but for some of us we will continue producing a substantial amount of enzyme 5a which converts testosterone into DHT. One of the places that DHT builds up is in the hair follicles, and this cuts off blood flow to the hair. Without nutrients to feed the follicles they first display thinning hair followed by gradual hair loss. Roughly twenty five percent of men will suffer from thinning hair and hair loss during their thirties, and this greatly increases with age. By the mid seventies, more than half of men will be bald or balding.

If you did not act quickly when you first noticed thinning hair, a hair transplant may be something you are considering. This is by no means as easy or simple a process as it may appear to be at first. Hair replacement surgery takes place over many sessions and can take quite a bit of time before being complete. During this period it appears to be anything but natural, and it is not recommended to show others. It can also be quite painful and very expensive.

Pharmaceutical drugs are also available, and will be most effective if taken when you first begin to notice thinning hair. They are very good for hair loss prevention and can also be used to regain after substantial loss. They are also expensive, though not nearly as expensive as hair transplants. The major downside of pharmaceuticals is their potential for negative side effect. These side effects usually impact sexual health and can lead to loss of sex drive, erectile dysfunction and infertility. These can persist after stopping use of the drug. They can also lead to a swelling of the prostate and difficulty urinating.

The final option is the one I believe to be the best available: herbal supplements. A lot of research and development has gone into them, and they consist of many different natural remedies from around the world. They stop the process by which DHT destroys the hair and at the same time help stimulate fast, strong hair growth. The best part is this is done in a way which does not produce side effects sexual or otherwise. These can be taken if a large amount of hair has been lost, or you are just seeing the first signs of thinning hair.