Going bald or losing hair tend to cause anxiety in men and women. Mainly , Hair loss, also known as alopecia. It refers to the condition of losing hair from part of the body and typically the head. This is a guide on how to prevent hair loss and reduce the chances of it happening. What Causes Hair Loss Exactly? The main reason alopecia occurs is not completely understood and it may have many causes and some of them include: Infection - Alopecia may be due to infections such as Folliculitis, Tinea Captiis (a fungal infection), secondary syphilis and a microscopic mite known as Demodex folliculorum which feeds on essential hair nutrients and thereby causing thinning. Drugs - Medical researchers have linked temporary or permanent hair loss to several medications. Medications for heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure have been linked to causing hair loss. Also, medications that affect the hormonal balance of the body tend to cause pronounced alopecia. Medication...