Welcome to Hair Loss A to Z

Dating back through the centuries from caveman to movie star mankind has always had a fascination with a having healthy full head of hair. Stories featuring long lock bearing heroes, such as Hercules or Sampson, or delicate heroines like Rapunzel underline the social value and perceived virility of having healthy abundant hair. Movie gags with hairpieces coming off at just the wrong moment emphasize a certain mockery that those who have lost, or are losing their hair, experience, sometimes on a near daily basis. For millions of Americans, regardless of gender, race, age, economic standing or background, hair loss and the associated social awkwardness is a growing problem, and solutions for hair loss, ranging from creams and pills to surgical procedures, a multi billion dollar per year industry.

Excessive hair loss is a condition that can affect anyone: man, woman or child and, in a society that emphasizes the importance of outward appearance, is a major cause of personal anxiety (which often worsens the condition) and social stigma. Some loss of hair each day is completely natural as only about 90 percent of human hair is growing at the same time. Hair follicles that are not in a growing stage are resting and these resting hairs shed daily to make way for new growth. Finding hair bathtub drain, on a hairbrush or on your shoulders should not be cause for alarm unless it becomes excessive in nature. Handfuls of hair on your pillow, large volume hair loss on hair washing, or a continually receding hairline are signs of excessive loss and should be addressed as quickly as possible.

If you do begin to experience excessive hair loss do not panic, but arm yourself with information and see your doctor, as there are many causes for hair loss and many options for treating it, with each individual needing a slightly different treatment. Some of the causes of excessive hair loss are not easily changeable, such as a genetic predisposition most often seen in men and referred to as male pattern baldness, but others may be related to diet, stress, medication or hormonal imbalance, which are treatable once they are identified as the root of the problem. You want the right treatment for your particular cause as using the wrong one can have side effect that are uncomfortable, itching and rashes, or that make for a worse problem in encouraging the growth of unwanted hair on arms, face or back. Keep in mind that hair loss over a long period of time is more likely to be related to genetics, and sudden hair loss can be a sign of a major medical problem. Do not hesitate to contact your doctor if sudden excessive hair loss is occurring, particularly if you have changed medications recently or have been on hormone replacement therapy.

Here at www.HairLossAtoZ.com we're interested in being part of the solution for your excessive hair loss concerns. One of the most powerful tools we offer in your search for help is information, and through that information peace of mind. The thing that is the most disconcerting about any health concern, or change in the body, is not understanding what's happening or what the options are for dealing with it, or if there are any. Knowledge makes us feel empowered to change our state of being, or provides the ability to accept a situation and move on in a positive fashion. On this site we have gathered information on a wide range of hair loss causes and treatments to one place so that you can find straightforward answers to your questions in a timely manner. The heart of any cure is in being properly informed and we want to help!

As you look through this site you may want to come prepared with a series of questions that you're looking for answers to. This process of listing questions before researching will help you feel like you can focus your search for the information that is the most valuable to you. We understand your concerns and have tried to group the answers to common questions into easily navigated links and informative articles. No two people are going to have the same experience or reach the same solution for their hair loss, but there are general trends that are seen in the medical field and some solutions that can be easily addressed on your own can be as simple as changing hair cleaning or styling products.

Perhaps the most important thing to remember in your search for a cure is that you are not without help or hope, no matter the cause of your hair loss. Much of your cure will lie in attitude and optimism. Even if your hair loss can't be fully reversed how you deal with it will determine to a great degree how others deal with you. So take a deep breath and a look around, arm yourself with information and, with the help of your doctor, create a game plan for addressing your concerns and finding your cure. At HairLossAtoZ.com we believe the cure is here.

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