“Androgenetic Alopecia” or in simple terms, “baldness” is an extremely common disorder affecting both men and women however its incidence is higher among men than women. There is a hair loss however there is seen a typical distribution of hair loss.

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‘Androgenetic Alopecia’ gradually converts the terminal hairs into indeterminate hairs and finally to vellus hairs. There is a reduction in the terminal-to-vellus hair ratio, finally resulting in hair shedding in spite of the fact that the fibrous tracts remain. Patients with this disorder usually show a typical distribution of hair loss.

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Good nutrition is very essential for you to have healthy hair. You need several vitamins and minerals for healthy hair growth. A vitamin deficient diet can lead to hair loss problems. Researches say that good nutrients and vitamin supplements improve the growth and appearance of hair. The thickness, sheen and strength of the existing hair also get improved. Thus vitamins are very essential for preventing hair loss

Do you need vitamins to prevent hair loss?

Yes, the importance of vitamins for hair loss is as follows

• Vitamins help in blocking the DHT production. DHT is considered to be the major cause for hair loss.
• Vitamins rejuvenate damaged hair follicles and promote healthy growth of hair.
• Vitamins make a good environment for hair growth.
• Vitamins give your scalp appropriate nourishment.
• Vitamins aid healing of dried and damaged hair.

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