Hair loss is a common problem in men. It is called androgenic alopecia. It is mostly caused by genetic reasons and runs in families from generation to generation. Men start losing hair around the age of forty. However, in many people, this problem starts even before that. Thinning of hair and hair fall is a common problem. The causes of hair loss in men are lack of vitamin 'B' and folic acid in the diet, inadequate nutrition which increases with stress, excitement and sudden shock. Hair loss can also be caused by prolonged illness. Diseases like typhoid, syphilis, chronic cold, influenza and anemia can cause hair loss. Home Remedies for Hair Loss Heat one cup of mustard oil and add four tablespoons of henna (mehndi) leaves to it. Strain this mixture and store it in a bottle. Massage your bald spots daily with this home remedy. Grind fenugreek seeds with water and apply on the scalp for 40 minutes. Wash off the mixture with cold water. Follow this treatment for at least a month. On the part of the scalp where you have lost hair, rub onion paste until it turns red and then apply honey. Massage your scalp with a mixture of honey and egg yolk. Leave it for half an hour and then wash it off. Mix one teaspoon lemon juice and 2 tablespoons black gram powder in 5 tablespoons curd. Apply this mixture on the scalp for an hour. It will give you a lot of relief. To prevent hair fall in men, include extra minerals in your diet. Like calcium, magnesium, and zinc. Also eat green leafy vegetables. Practice meditation and yoga to reduce stress and anxiety and avoid combing wet hair.
