Hair Loss Treatment

Hair Loss Treatment options are for most people, whose hair loss are premature or severe, and are a source of distress. Although there is no cure, a number of hair regeneration treatments are available that can effectively slow or reduce hair loss and stimulate partial hair regrowth. Surgical treatment such as a hair transplant is available from certain specialized dermatologists and is usually opted by men with advanced baldness.

Hair Loss Treatment aims to slow or reduce hair loss, stimulate partial regrowth or replace damaged hair. Non-surgical treatments include creams and medication which are used on an ongoing basis to maintain regrowth. If treatment is stopped, so does regrowth and hair loss will resumes. Other cosmetic options include wigs and hairpieces.

A number of other treatments have been suggested for hair loss including massage, hair vitamins, herbal remedies, zinc, amino acids, hair lotions and tonics.

Minoxidil lotion has been available over-the-counter from pharmacies. Drops are applied to the scalp morning and night and rubbed in. Hair regrowth generally takes six months to appear. Minoxidil is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women and medical advice should bve sought by people taking blood pressure medication..

One tablet of Propecia a day will stop further hair loss in over 90 per cent of men and stimulate partial hair regrowth in 60 per cent. Regrowth may take up to two years to become apparent. Propecia requires a prescription from a doctor is not recommended for women.

Spironolactone tablet used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention which blocks the effect of androgen hormones which can cause in women, oily skin, acne, unwanted facial and body hair, and scalp hair loss and can be bought by prescription. Spironolactone is not recommended for men, pregnant and breastfeeding women or women with certain illnesses.

Cyproterone acetate tablet blocks the effect of androgen hormones and used to treat acne, unwanted facial and body hair, and hereditary hair loss in women and requires a doctor’s prescription. This is not a Hair Loss Treatment for men.