Abnormal Loss Of Scalp Hair

Abnormal loss of scalp hair can be due to many different causes, but about 50 percent of the population experience normal hair loss by the time they reach 50. Minoxidil (Rogaine) is rubbed directly onto the scalp and works for both men and women. It usually works best for loss of scalp hair at top and back of the head. About 40% of the density of scalp hair has to be lost before thinning of the hair becomes noticeable. Loss of scalp hair can be caused by heredity. Most balding is caused by a genetic predisposition and is part of a person's genetic makeup.