Quick Fixes

• If a certain medicine causes your hair loss, taking a different one might take care of the problem. Infections should be treated, as they could also cause hair loss.
  If you are a woman, your hormones may be out of balance due to pregnancy, birth or menopause. Resulting hair loss is most likely only temporary. Certain birth control pills could also be the reason for shedding.
  
  Stress combined with a poor diet can affect your ability to regenerate hair follicles. A died rich in vegetables and fruit helps keep your hormones in balance. Reduce processed foods and stick to organic foods instead. Nutrients and vitamins are needed to keep the hormone-producing glands going.
  
  

Medicines

• Medication you can take to counter hair loss includes Minoxidil (brand name Rogaine), which is available without prescription. Men and women can apply it to their scalps. Only men can be prescribed Finasteride pills (brand name Propecia).
  It might take up to 6 months to see if these medicines are actually working.
  
  

Protein

• Hair is primarily made up of protein. So make sure to include eggs, fish, chicken, calf's liver, dairies like cheese and yogurt, almonds and beans in your diet.
  
  

Iron

• A healthy scalp promotes hair growth. To keep the blood flowing to your scalp, do not forget iron, as it plays a key role in the production of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to your organs and tissues. Iron is found in dried fruits like raisins, but also in eggs, green leafy vegetables and whole-grain cereals.
  
  

Silica

• Silica, found in bean sprouts, cucumbers, peppers and potatoes, helps the body absorb vitamins and minerals.
  
  

Zinc

• Zinc manages the glands that attach to hair follicles. Lacking zinc, these glands get weak, which can cause hair to break off or fall out. Seafood like mussels, shrimp and oysters contain zinc. Red meats, poultry and almonds are also good sources.
  
  

Eat a Balanced Diet

• Avoid greasy food, also limit excessively cold, spicy and sugary meals. A high-fat diet leads to increased testosterone levels, which has been linked to hair loss.
  A balanced diet is the key.