Daily hair loss is natural. Expect to lose hair from the 10% which is in a resting phase. However, when the hair loss goes beyond the normal limits, the thinning is noticeable. These include: Involves rapid loss of hair and affects both men and women. This is usually caused by an immunity disorder when the intrinsic white cells attack the hair follicles. When the entire scalp hair has fallen it is called Alopecia Totalis. When the whole body loses hair, it is called Alopecia Universalis.

Genetic reasons: Called male pattern baldness, this can affect about 25% of men by the time they are 30. Over and above the reason being genetic, it could also be due to testosterone the male hormone. Testosterone converts to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which retards or stops hair growth and causes the emergence of weak or shorter hair. Men without testosterone would never have male pattern baldness.

Skin diseases: Skin diseases can affect the scalp and cause hair loss. The particular skin conditions which cause hair loss 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 a temporary condition.

Childbirth, menopause, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and aging could also be the other reasons for hair loss. These are the main reasons for losing hair but there are others.

Treating hair loss can be done successfully by which you not only stop hair fall but help in re-growth too. A few of the natural hair loss treatments include:

1. Incorporating Vitamins A, B, C and E is essential for good hair growth. You might ask how these vitamins are going to help. They provide sebum as well as improve blood circulation to the scalp by more oxygen absorption and collagen.

2. Scalp care: Massage your scalp with herbal oils such as olive oil, jojoba oil, amla oil. Essential oils of thyme, rosemary, lavender, and cedar wood have also been known to be effective in conditions of alopecia areata.

3. Avoid scalp abuse: Stop daily use of harmful chemical shampoos and blow drying. Your hair and scalp stand to get damaged if you use harsh chemical processes like coloring as well as straightening. Even daily hair wash with hot water can damage the hair and scalp as hair then turns brittle and the natural oils dry up.

4. Herbal therapy: Powders of amla, shikakai, henna and ritha as shampoo and conditioner can be effective therapy options. For effective prevention of graying and hair loss, amla powder is known as a powerful anti-oxidant. If you want a hair cleanser which cleanses without depriving your hair of its natural oils, go for Shikakai, also known as the Fruit for hair. Henna is a wonder natural conditioner after this.

5. Bring lifestyle changes: Reduce stress, an important factor in hair loss. Do this by doing exercises and meditation. Quit the Cancer Stick: The nicotine blocks the blood passage to the scalp, reducing blood supply to this region. To avoid sunburn and damage to the scalp caused by UV rays, avoid sun exposure.