Similar health issues plague both men and women as they begin to age. They can suffer from hair loss and poor eyesight. There are also some symptoms that are associated with both conditions: poor diet, genetics and stress are all factors. Some symptoms are specific to the condition. With hair loss, we expect for environmental factors, smoking, hormonal imbalances, scalp infections, and chemicals in shampoos and conditioners to be the most common culprits of hair loss.