8 Hair Loss Prevention Tips

It;s usually easier to prevent a problem than it fix it. If you want to keep a full head of hair for the rest of your life, AskMen.com gives eight tips for hair loss prevention. They can't hurt, and they might help.

As we age, our bodies inevitably age with us. As men, we can look forward to beer bellies, bushels of ear hair and, of course, baldness. Though men like to think that they'll have a full head of hair well past their primes, reality tells a different story. By the age of 35, about two-thirds of men will experience some appreciable hair loss while nearly 85% of men will have significantly thinning hair by the age of 50. It's not all bad news, though. There are ways that you can slow a receding hairline, so sit tight as AskMen gives you a crash course. Welcome to Hair Loss Prevention 101.

What causes hair loss?

Although hair loss can be blamed on your mom and dad (i.e., genetics) there are other causes -- preventable ones -- that include nutritional deficiency, infection, prescription drugs, chemical hair products, and even emotional stress. Taking care of these, while focusing on ways to stimulate growth, should keep you well ahead of the pack in your hair-loss-prevention quest. Read more

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