Hair Loss Treatment

Abnormal hair loss can be due to a lot of causes.

However, about 50 percent of the world’s population experiences this problem by the time they reach 50 years of age. People who notice that their hair is shedding in big amounts after combing or brushing, or whose hair becomes thinner or falls out, should consult a dermatologist as soon as possible.

If hair loss is caused by a temporary condition such as medication, stress, or insufficient iron, hair loss will stop the moment its causes are addressed. Hair loss due to infection may require oral antibiotics or an antifungal drug to reverse. Severe hair loss can be cured with injections of steroids, such as triamcinolone, in and around the problem areas. Early treatment of the problem provides the best results, regardless of what’s its cause maybe.

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For hair loss triggered by androgenic alopecia, sadly, there is no cure yet. However, such a condition may be addressed by modern treatments, which are very much available these days. Finasteride or Propecia is a type of prescription hair loss treatment that is mostly prescribed for men. Minoxidil or Rogaine, on the other hand, is a kind of topical treatment rubbed directly onto the scalp. This one is known to work on both men and women. Such a drug works best for hair loss occurring at top and back of the scalp, especially for those who still have some remaining hair in the said areas. This medicine is currently available over-the-counter at leading pharmacies.

Certain hairstyles may hide hair loss effectively. Partial hairpieces or wigs are suggested if hair loss is severe. For certain individuals, hair transplant may be recommended. This is a method that has improved radically over the last several years. In a hair transplant procedure, healthy hairs are harvested from an area of the scalp that still has normal hair growth. Such individual hairs are placed into areas where the hair is thinning. When done well, the result is tremendously natural appearing and may restore the full lock of hair for certain individuals. Hair loss is mostly suffered by men due to male pattern baldness. However, with the modern cures for hair loss is applied, the problem would soon be a thing of the past.