Thinning hair is the first sign of future baldness. The cause of thinning hair is usually genetic predisposition. Other causes may include stress, poor nutrition, illness, or trauma to the head.

Finding the Cause of Thinning Hair

It is important to determine the cause of thinning hair on your head so that you will use the most effective treatment. If baldness does not run in your family your hair nay simply be thinning with age. Special creams, gels, and sprays may help to temporarily improve the thickness of the hair that you have.

If baldness does run in your family, genetics is likely the cause of thinning hair for you. In this case, you should take action immediately to prevent future hair loss. Rogaine as a topical treatment my help to stimulate growth, and Propecia as a prescription drug will prevent additional hair loss.

If you hair continues to thin and baldness occurs, your best option is hair transplantation. It is a surgical procedure that will restore you with a natural, full head of hair. Patients are typically pleased with the permanent results.