Is Hair Loss Hereditary?

I know that it always seems that bald fathers and leads to bald children, and apparently the fate of your hair is tied most closely to your Grandfather on your Mother’s side of the family. I can’t dispute that, because it is true most situations. There are, of course, exceptions to that rule, but they are not incredibly common.

So, you might ask, what does cause hair loss then? Am I genetically predisposed to lose all my hair? The answer is yes and no. Hair loss is AFFECTED by genetics, but it is ultimately CAUSED by factors that can be controlled or even reversed by outside forces or products.

Hereditary Hair Loss

Hair loss is caused by an increase in DHT in the scalp, among other things. Dirt and oil on your scalp can also lead to an increase in the rate of hair loss, as can malnutrition and poor circulation. Lucky for you, plenty of products on the market right now can cancel out the effects of these problems and ultimately allow you to keep your hair.

So, even if everyone in your family has is balding or is already bald, you can start as soon as possible to take the right supplements and use the right products to prevent any future hair loss. In the long run you will be glad you did. Even if you have already started to lose your hair, there are some great hair loss products out right now that can really turn things around for you and help you re-grow hair you have already lost.

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