If you think that shampoo may be either the cause or the solution to your hair loss problems, you are not exactly right, but you are not exactly wrong, either. Unfortunately, the problem of hair loss is not quite as simple as one flat answer. The good news is that we can get the concerns about hair loss sorted out and hone in on the connection between shampoo and hair loss fairly easily.

First of all, note that in and of itself, shampoo is not the cause of your hair loss. If you have an allergic reaction to shampoo, you'll find that your scalp will start itching and you may develop a rash. You will not, however, loose hair as a result. One the other hand, shampoos and other hair care products can leave a residual substance that clogs the scalp and hinders the root of the hair from getting the necessary nutrients to allow it to grow normally. Therefore, your shampoo could e a detriment to healthy hair growth.

Secondly, note that shampoo alone can not stop hair loss. There are many causes for hair loss and before you can know what is best to stop the problem, you need to understand its source. If you have found a hair loss shampoo that claims to be able to stop hair loss on its own, you should take warning.

Now, with that being said, we can look at hair loss shampoos and discuss what you need to be looking for. The most common cause of hair loss is the over production of DHT. DHT is a hormone produced in the body that comes from the male hormone, testosterone. DHT gets in the way of the hair follicle and literally starves it to death.

Some hair loss shampoos contain a DHT blocker and these are certainty beneficial. Such a hair loss shampoo will protect existing hair from the negative effects of DHT so that they are able to continue in the normal cycle of growth. In this way, a DHT shampoo can stop hair loss.

Another important thing to look for in a hair loss shampoo is a combination of vitamins and minerals that will help nourish the hair. This way, if the hair is already weakened by exposure to DHT, it has a chance to get re-nourished and nursed back to optimal health. You want to be sure you choose a DHT shampoo that contains vitamins B5, B6, B12 and biotin as well as copper, magnesium and zinc.

The bottom line is this: shampoo for hair loss needs to have 1) a DHT blocker; and 2) vitamins and minerals that specifically target the health of the hair follicle. Many of these shampoos will also have the ability to completely rid the hair and scalp of old residue from other hair care products. If you do this and then start using a good DHT shampoo, you will be on the right track to managing your problems with hair loss.