This diagram illustrates the "Stages of hair loss", most common in men. In women hair loss is usually in the form of over all thinning. Depending on your age, degree of hair loss, and your expectations, there may be more than one option to rectify your hair loss.

Other factors that can accelerate hair loss include :

• Stress
• Diet
• Medical conditions
• Scalp disorders
• Drug use (including cigarettes, alcohol etc.)

The Main Cause Of Permanent Hair Loss For Men Are :

Genetic - Genes may target follicles to shrink in size. This "shrinkage" results in thinning with time.

Hormonal - Scientists believe Male Pattern Baldness may be caused by the interaction of the hormones Dihydrotestostrone, 5%-Alpha-reductase and Testosterone, especially if there is a Hereditary disposition to hair loss. Other hormones can also contribute to hair loss although this is mainly evident in women and can normally be rectified with medication.

Age - Gradual thinning of hair on top of the head is a normal part of ageing, unless it is of the Male Pattern Baldness type, it should not result in baldness.