While hair loss may seem like a big problem, you should not lose hope. There are various treatments that are available for preventing hair loss or that will replace all the hair you've lost. Hair transplant or medical restoration of your scalps hair are typical examples. These methods have worked successfully for tens of thousands of people and because of this they have gained faster acceptance all around the world.

Alopecia, another term for male pattern baldness, is a problem not directly related to a person's scalp. It's a result of male hormones (testosterone) and oil glands (located in the hair follicles) interaction. The testosterone transforms into DHT which causes hair follicles to shrink or fall out.

There are numerous highly effective products you can use to prevent DHT production. You can try products that have a mixture of saw palmetto, B5 pro-vitamin and zinc. This combination helps to maintain the growth of your scalp hairs in the natural places where it normally grows. But if most or all of your hair is gone, then medical hair restoration is your only option. This procedure will dramatically improve your scalp causing new and natural hair growth. However, this procedure can be painful and you might also experience a slight swelling and mild discomfort afterwards. But in the end, you will see the positive results this method creates.

Hair loss occurs in stages. The stage of your hair loss will determine the type of treatment that is best used. It would be wise to visit your dermatologist to learn about the latest breakthroughs on hair regeneration and hair retention methods. Most likely you will be pretty surprised about what you will learn.

Additionally, most people are not aware that the lack of vitamins and an imbalanced diet can also cause hair loss in males as well as in females. Satisfactory amounts of vitamins need to be digested in your diet to prevent excessive hair loss. Vitamin B is an essential vitamin for making your hair grow healthier and lasting longer. Vitamin B is traditionally found in peas, carrots, beans, soybeans, nutritional yeast, nuts, eggs, and in cauliflower.

Vitamin E also improves your hair condition. This vitamin increases the circulation of blood through the scalp which results in thicker and healthier hair. Typical vitamin E sources are mango, almonds, mayonnaise, peanuts, spinach, and broccoli.

Today there are many herbs which will increase hair growth. Rosemary is widely used in the regard. This herb stimulates your hair to growth. The Chinese herb Dong quai can inhibit testosterones from changing it to DHT. Other herbs that are considered helpful for treating hair loss problems are Aloe Vera, Saw Palmetto, and Lemongrass. Diets containing these herbs and vitamins help deal with hair problems associated with hair thinning, balding, and significant hair loss.

There are also advanced hair loss treatments which have recently emerged. A new treatment for hair loss is called scalp reduction. This type of surgery is done by removing a small section from a bald scalp. Then a close by area of the head which still contains hair is stretched to cover the small scalp section that was previously removed. This results in your head having a fuller head of hair as the surgery heals. A successful surgery depends on the patient's scalp's ability to stretch and the patient's prior hair loss levels.

Surgery and medications sometimes can produce a few side effects. It is advisable to be very careful upon selecting the right treatment for your hair loss problem. Taking herbs and vitamins is a good first option. Whatever methods you choose usually will depend on what you are anticipating the end result to actually be.