Developing a hair loss problem can be stressful, embarrassing, and demoralizing, since it directly impacts your looks, and the way the world sees you. If you do develop a hair loss problem, you may be shy to talk about it, and that shyness may be preventing you from finding a solution to your hair loss problem!

If you’d rather not try and cover it up with a comb over, finding out what is causing your hair loss problem is step one. Here are a few possible treatments that may help solve your hair loss problem.

· Topical treatment of your hair loss problem may help slow or reduce the rate of the hair loss. However, it’s worth noting that most over the counter shampoos and lotions that claim to solve your hair loss problem will not do that – they may slow the process, but if you want a treatment that really works, speaking to your doctor about your hair loss problem is a good idea!

· It may be worth examining your stress levels. Stress is a surprisingly common cause of hair loss, in all age groups and across the gender lines. If you are experiencing a hair loss problem that is stress related, treating the stress is the first step in solving the problem.

· If you are a woman, the cause of your hair loss problem may be hormonal. Pregnancy, menopause and other hormone related problems often cause hair loss in women. Starting hormone replacement therapy may help solve hair loss problems in menopausal and post menopausal women. Of course, if pregnancy is the cause of your hair loss, your hair loss problem should disappear on its own after the pregnancy, and breast feeding is over.

· Genetic factors, inherited from your parents, are often the cause of hair loss problems in men. While some treatments may work, the best, most permanent solution to your hair loss problem may be to opt for hair grafting or hair transplant. It’s far more permanent, and less noticeable than opting for a wig or toupee. Of course, with shaved heads now being an acceptable hairstyle for men, you could always visit a barber rather than a surgeon!

· Lastly, if none of these are causing your hair loss problem, visit your doctor. Illnesses can cause hair loss problems, and if you have an underlying, undiagnosed illness, diagnosing and treating that illness may solve your health, and your hair loss problem.

As you can see from this list, hair loss problems can be caused by a host of factors. The first step in treating and halting your hair loss is to find out the root cause. Visit your doctor, and make sure you get diagnosed for any underlying issues. Once that’s done, you should know exactly where you stand as far as your hair loss problem is concerned, and can move on to the next step – finding a treatment that works for your particular hair loss problem.