Alopecia, male pattern baldness (MPB) and female pattern baldness (FPB) can be caused by a variety of factors.
One major cause is hormones.
Males need sufficient testosterone to grow beards as well as furry arms, legs and armpits.
Estrogen helps to keep women hairless where it matters and encourages growing a beautiful crown of glory on the head.
Without this, women will have hairy chins too.
When the estrogen levels drop, a woman will start seeing signs of hair loss or FPB.
When this happens, several hair loss home remedies can be employed to resolve the issue in no time.
A protein rich diet will prevent this from happening and we all know that prevention is better than cure.
Protein rich foods include buttermilk, yogurt, milk, wheat germ, yeast, lentils and beans, sprouts, whole grain cereals, dried apricots, mangoes, soybeans, carrots and leafy green vegetables.
Vitamins B3, B5 and B12 and vitamin A, iodine and zinc are also beneficial.
Good hair care habits will strengthen and protect it.
Wash no more than twice a week in lukewarm water, using a good quality shampoo and conditioner.
Shampoos and conditioners that are fortified with proteins and contain clarifying ingredients are best.
Excessive brushing should be avoided.
Frequent massaging of the scalp will stimulate the circulation and strengthen the follicles.
Great scalp massage oils include coconut, almond or castor oil.
You can also boil the coconut oil together with dry pieces of Indian gooseberry (amla).
Aloe Vera gel works very well when left on the head for thirty minutes, three times a week, before it is rinsed off with warm water.
Masks are very helpful in revitalizing the shafts and roots and regenerating the cells.
Make a mask from egg yolk and honey and leave it on for half an hour.
For a great hot oil treatment, mix warm olive oil with a teaspoon of cinnamon powder and honey and apply fifteen to twenty minutes before your bath.
Amla powder mixed with an egg can make a great mask, which will leave your locks shiny and strong.
You can also scrub the bald patches with raw onion until it turns red and then apply some honey or one of the suggested masks for fifteen minutes.
Rinse it with a mixture of sage tea and apple cider vinegar.
Herbal hair loss home remedies are most beneficial when you combine them with a healthy diet and removing toxins from your body.
Reduce your intake of coffee and other caffeinated drinks as well as carbonated soft drinks and try to cut back on smoking.
Treatments such as highlights, perms, curling irons and flat irons should be avoided.