A number of things can cause excessive hair loss…

Hair loss may occur if male or female hormones knows as androgens and estrogens are out of balance. Correcting the hormones imbalance may stop your hair loss. Some medications can cause hair loss. This type of hair loss improves when you stop taking it. Certain infections can cause hair loss as well.

“Common Baldness” usually means Male Pattern Baldness. Its also called Androgenic-Alopecia. Male pattern baldness is the most common cause hair loss for men.

Women may develop Female Pattern Baldness. If you wear pigtails or cornrows or use tight hair rollers they can cause Traction Alopecia. If the pulling is stopped before scarring of the scalp develops your hair will grow back normally. However, scarring can cause permanent hair loss.

Depending on your type of hair loss, treatments are available. If the medication is causing your hair loss, your doctor may be able to prescribe a different one. Recognizing and treating an infection may help stop the hair loss. Correcting a hormone imbalance may prevent further hair loss.

Medicines may also help slow or prevent the development of common baldness. One medicine, minoxidil, is available without prescription. It is applied to the scalp. Both men and women can use it. Another medicine, finasteride, is available with prescription. It comes in pills and is only for men. It may take up to 6 moths before you can tell if one of these medicines is working.