Hair Loss Help

We provide information & answers about most frequently asked questions about hair loss on this page.

Hair Loss Faqs

1. What causes hair loss?

Hair loss is causes by hormonal changes, aging, genetic factors, illness, drugs, poor dieting, etc.

2. What is normal hair loss?

It is normal to lose about 50-100 hairs a day. Hair loss may increase due to aging, illness, drugs.

3. Is stress a reason for hair loss?

Many hair loss experts disagree on this issue. Stress may not be the cause of hair loss directly, but it surely makes hair loss condition worsen. People with stressful life style usually suffer more hair loss than normal.

4. Demographics of hair loss

• It is estimated that between 60 and 100 million Americans suffer from hair loss! Hair loss can happen to both men and women at almost any age.
  
  
• Twenty-five percent of men begin to go bald by age thirty. By age sixty, sixty-six percent of men are bald.
  
  
• Twenty percent of women will experience some kind of hair loss during their life time.

5. How long to wait before I see results from hair loss treatment?

It usually takes at least 12 months before you see significant results of any hair loss treatment.

6. Is hair transplant effective hair loss treatment?

Hair transplant has been done successfully to regrow hair for more than 30 years. More than 50,000 people have hair transplant surgery each year.

7. When should I consider surgery to treat hair loss?

The success of hair transplant is based on many factors, including the amount of donor hair available as well as the amount of area that needs to be covered. You need to consult with your doctor before pursuing hair transplants. Generally, hair transplant surgery is more successful when there is still existing hair that can be used to implant the surgical area.

8. Do shampoos and other hair products cause hair loss?

Shampoo or hair products can cause hair loss. Shampoos are designed to be as safe as possible, although there is always someone who will react to them. Caustic hair dyes, straighteners, and other products can certainly cause hair loss.

9. What is the relationship between genetics and hair loss?

Although genetic factor is not the primary cause of male-pattern hair loss, but genetics have a significant role in male-pattern hair loss.