Falling hair is a pretty common ailment that affects a large number of people. The problem affects both men and women. In men, the hair loss is usually permanent and may lead to baldness.

In women, hair loss can be both a temporary phenomenon and also a permanent one. In some cases the hair loss in women is only a temporary phenomenon and new hair grows back in place of the fallen hair.

The reasons for hair loss are manifold. The first and the major cause for hair loss are genetic. The second culprit is scalp disease. Lack of proper nutrition can also lead to hair loss. Stress is another major factor that leads to hair loss.

The condition of hair loss is called Alopecia. There may be many factors that lead to hair loss, but it can be stopped in two ways. One is by taking preventive measures. And the second is identifying the cause and taking suitable remedial measures.

Hair loss usually begins with the formation of small patches on the pate, which come off gradually resulting in hair loss. The patches if left untreated can turn red, oily and itchy thereby aggravating the situation.

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