Estrogen is a group of steroid compounds which is extremely important in the functioning of female sex hormones. The compound is often used in contraceptive pills as well as menopausal and hormone replacement treatments. Although estrogen is present in both men and woman the levels are incredibly higher in woman. They promote the development of female characteristics such as breasts and help to increase uterine growth. Although estrogen is very important to your body if it is over produced then there can be problems. The hair growth phase will be extended if you are increasing the level of estrogen in your body, this can cause more than 10% extra growth. This extra growth will encourage the hair to fall out quicker than normal and can leave you with noticeable bald patches.

Vitamin A great for skin and scalp conditions per se and because of its good anti-oxidant properties (which clear your skin and scalp of toxins, excess oil and even bacterial affections); always follow the recommended doses as you must never overdose on Vitamin A. However, some dermatologist do prescribe high doses of Vitamin A for a limited period of time (always checking the patient often enough) to ‘boost’ hair follicle nutrition. If you are buying over the counter Vitamin A (pure, not from Carotene), make sure you understand what’s a safe, daily dose by reading the instructions on the label. At the same time, if you are already taking a multi-vitamin supplement you need to take it into consideration, since they all have small amounts of Vitamin A.

There may be more wives’ tales, urban legends, and just plain myths about hair loss than any other medical problem. For thousands of years, everyone has had an opinion about what causes, and more importantly what cures, hair loss.

With all of this so called knowledge, why are people still losing their hair?

The answer is because all of the “knowledge” is not actually knowledge, some of it is more like opinions. Like opinions, this “knowledge” is not firmly based in fact and really only pertinent to the “expert” giving it.

Of course, not every natural hair loss remedy is illegitimate. Your job is to decipher between the truths, half-truths, and myths. Fortunately, it is easy if you know what to look for.