Hair fall and thinning are problems that cause many people anxiety and a loss of confidence. These problems arise from a variety of causes, including allergic reactions to chemicals in hair care products or in food, stress, or abnormal bodily conditions. But the single most important cause is hereditary hair fall and thinning.
Hereditary hair fall and thinning is primarily driven by the male sex hormone DHT. Normally, hormones in the body are characterised by genes that can be passed down from generation to generation.
When DHT circulates in the bloodstream to the scalp, it reacts with the hair follicles, causing them to shrink and miniaturise, so that hair gradually falls out. Newly grown hair becomes progressively smaller as the follicle shrinks — resulting in thin, weak hair that falls easily, ultimately leading to baldness.
Current treatments for hereditary baldness
therefore focus on reducing DHT production in the body through medications such as Minoxidil, which helps dilate blood vessels so more blood can reach the hair roots, or Finasteride, which helps lower DHT levels. However, these medications can also produce other side effects, particularly affecting mood and sexual function, so they must be used with care and after consulting a doctor.
In addition to oral medications, there are many types of scalp care products — such as shampoos and serums — that focus on reducing DHT levels at the scalp without affecting hormone levels in the body, and therefore without affecting sexual function.
At the same time, daily lifestyle habits are also factors that can help reduce your risk of hair fall and thinning — such as avoiding behaviours that damage hair, reducing the use of chemical-based styling products, and switching to natural hair care products that are safe for hair and scalp.
