What causes hair loss and how do I treat it?
Losing 50–100 hairs a day is normal, but increasing shedding has treatable causes: iron or vitamin D deficiency, a thyroid disorder, stress, or genetics. Treatment starts with checking the cause, then proven ingredients like minoxidil, with supportive nutrition. Sudden shedding or bald patches call for a doctor to determine the exact cause.
Losing about 50–100 hairs a day is normal. But if you notice clear thinning or increasing shedding, there’s usually a treatable cause behind it. Identifying the right cause is half the solution.
Every hair passes through three phases. At any moment ~85% of your hair is in the growth phase. Move between the phases to understand why treatments need months before a new hair appears.
These ingredients are backed by scientific evidence for this concern. What’s best for your skin is decided by the pharmacist or doctor — and some need gradual introduction. The examples shown under each ingredient are for illustration only and not a sales offer; the doctor or pharmacist decides what’s best for your skin.
The proven topical treatment to stimulate growth in genetic hair loss. It needs ongoing commitment, and shedding may temporarily increase in the first weeks.
Minoxidil is a medication dispensed on medical advice and may not always be available; the products below are supportive of hair density, not a substitute for it.
Correcting iron deficiency may stop shedding — but don’t take iron supplements without a blood test confirming the deficiency.
Iron deficiency is diagnosed by a blood test (ferritin) and treated with prescription supplements, not a cosmetic product — don’t start an iron supplement without confirming the deficiency.
They support the hair growth cycle when there is a deficiency; supplement based on a test, not randomly.
Replace them based on a test that proves a deficiency; they aren’t a hair-care product, and taking excess without a deficiency can harm. See the doctor or pharmacist.
Helps only if there is an actual deficiency (rare); it’s not a magic fix for everyone.
Serums that may support scalp and follicle health as an aid, not a substitute for treating the cause.
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The doctor or pharmacist picks the best available option for you and explains how to use it step by step.
The information in this guide is based on trusted medical sources:
