The single most significant factor for thinning hair and hair loss in both men and women is heredity: a genetic condition called androgenic alopecia. For men, this happens as a receding hairline and gradual loss of hair at the crown --also known as male pattern baldness. Women experience diffuse thinning over their entire scalp, with the most noticeable hair loss at their crown; this is female pattern baldness. However, our present understanding of hair loss based on results of research and hundreds of patient feedback studies is that even with a strong genetic predisposition the condition can be successfully controlled. With today's technology and the proliferation of new and exciting compounds the success rate of combating and reversing hair loss has made a significant step forward. Revita high performance hair growth stimulating shampoo is an example of a technological breakthrough that would not have been possible just a decade ago.

Despite the extraordinary success rate, it is important to note that in all hair loss conditions it is significantly easier to prevent hair loss then to regrow hair in follicles that are already dormant. Topical treatments work by activating hair follicles that are in the scalp. In cases of prolonged loss where the condition went untreated for many years or patients who have a very large area of loss that has been bald for more then 10 � 15 years, the skin of scalp looses active and dormant follicles thereby leaving nothing for the treatment to act on.

In addition to using high performance treatments like Revita, you may consider the following traditional lifestyle changes that are also helpful in slowing hair loss:

•  Don't use harsh chemicals on your hair. This includes the use of some topical treatments (like low quality generic Minoxidil formulas) that despite the presence of active ingredients, contain chemicals that can irritate the scalp and block proper nutrition of the follicle.

•  Exercise regularly as a way to improve circulation, lower stress, and naturally lower androgen levels.

•  Use a comb instead of a brush, and comb gently.

•  Treat any underlying medical conditions.

•  Eat a balanced diet. 

•  Female patients who have hereditary hair loss may find that the condition can improve by stopping the use of birth control pills.

In all cases of hair loss, early treatment works best. Topical application of Revita with the synergistic combination of Ketoconazole, an anti-fungal and a potent 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, supplemented with Procyanidins, Cooper Peptides, Spin Traps, Amino Acids, Rooibos, MSM, Caffeine, Carnitine Tartrate and Biotin is a powerful yet gentle treatment for hair loss prevention and later stages.