Hair loss and thinning of hair can be a result of numerous conditions or changes occurring in your body. There are numerous conditions that can result in hair related problems. Today, when the most common type of hair loss referred to as \"pattern hair loss\" (androgenic alopecia) has been identified and some gainful discoveries have been made to find hair loss remedy, it is important to identify some of the minor conditions that may otherwise be fatal to the hair.

High Fever, Severe Infection, Severe Flu Illnesses may cause hair loss. At times, due to fever and resulting infection, the hairs enter into a resting phase. Four weeks to three months after a high fever, severe illness or infection, a person is shocked to see a lot of hair falling out. This shedding slowly controls itself and hair starts growing normally.

Thyroid Disease - Both an over-active thyroid and an under-active thyroid can cause hair loss. At times, it is so severe that it results in baldness. It can easily be diagnosed by the help of a few laboratory tests Hair loss associated with thyroid disease can be reversed with proper hair loss treatment and hair care.

In this fashion age when people go on crash diets that are low in protein and suffer from protein malnutrition. The body will save protein by shifting growing hairs into the resting phase. Massive hair shedding can occur two to three months later. Hair can then be pulled out by the roots fairly easily. Hair loss due to protein deficiency can be reversed and prevented by eating the proper amount of protein and maintaining adequate protein intake while dieting. Cancer Treatments - Some cancer treatments will cause hair cells to stop dividing. Hairs become thin and break off as they exit the scalp. This occurs one to three weeks after the treatment. Patients can lose up to 90 percent of their scalp hair at times, causing baldness. Baldness cure for such type of hair loss involves treatment under close observation of a qualified hair expert. The hair starts growing after sometime.

Low Serum Iron - Iron deficiency occasionally produces hair loss. Some people don\'t have enough iron in their diets or may not fully absorb iron. Women who have heavy menstrual periods may develop iron deficiency. Low iron can be detected by laboratory tests and can be corrected by taking iron pills.

Major Surgery/Chronic Illness - Anyone who has had a major operation may notice increased hair shedding within one to three months afterwards probably because they are not getting adequate protein required for the growth of the hairs. The condition reverses itself within a few months but people who have a severe chronic illness may shed hair indefinitely at times leading to baldness. As it can be seen from the above, it is very important to identify the type of hair loss that one is undergoing before opting for its treatment. Today, a number of herbal drugs are available that can prove to be an ideal hair loss cure or baldness cure. It is important to ascertain your requirement before putting them to use. The author is well versed in the field of hair problems. He has treated diseases like alopecia and hirsutism.