Hair Loss - 3 Tips On Hair Loss Treatment

Men and women alike tend to experience, at one point in their
lives, the dilemma of hair loss. This condition typically begins
at the age of 20 or 30 but is definitely not age-specific.
Genes, stress, lifestyle, trauma, medications, and poor
nutrition are some of the many factors that cause hair loss.

Because this hair condition has become very common, especially
among men, most people see it as something normal rather than
some kind of disease. Today, various ways can be used to treat
hair loss or balding. Some hair loss treatment products can be
easily bought over the counter. Some may involve costly
procedures while others are readily made from natural
ingredients.

Tip #1. Try Minoxidil

Because of its vasodilating effects, Minoxidil was originally
used to treat only high blood pressure in the form of an oral
drug, which is Loniten®. However, it was found out that
Minoxidil has a hair growth side effect. Hence, in the 1980s, an
FDA approved solution containing 2% Minoxidil was approved for
the market to be used to treat hair loss and reverse baldness.
The solution was known under the brand name Rogaine and can be
topically applied on anterior areas, as well as in the vertex
regions of the scalp to facilitate growth of lighter and thinner
hair in male-pattern baldness. The topical solution may cause
dizziness, increased heart rate, and skin irritation. It may
take several months before wanted results of this hair loss
treatment becomes visible.

Tip #2. Consider Hair transplantation

This surgical procedure involves relocating or transplanting
hair follicles from the sides and back of the head to an
individual's thinning or bald areas. The hair follicles can be
harvested from these "donor areas" because they are resistant to
baldness. The hair follicles that have been transplanted usually
grow hair permanently because, as mentioned earlier, they are
resistant to baldness.

With advanced techniques in hair transplantation that we have
today, small grafts containing 1 to 4 hair follicles are
transplanted on a person's bald areas. This contemporary method
can actually appear natural by imitating the natural hair. This
very convenient and effective procedure is referred to as
"Follicular Unit Transplantation". Because of its many
advantages, many people suffering from hair loss are opting for
this kind of hair loss treatment.

Scalp reduction is another not-so-popular hair loss treatment
method. In this procedure, the skin of the thinning or balding
scalp area is surgically cut out. After doing so, the surgeon
will pull together the left over skin and suture it for closure.

Tip #3. Wear a Wig

Sometimes, no medications or procedures will work on your hair
loss problem. In cases like this, you are left with no other
option but to wear a wig or other sorts of hairpieces. With such
hair apparel, hair thinning or balding, whether temporary or
permanent, can be hidden.

Wigs make use of synthetic hair that is planted into a netting
made of nylon, and is designed to fit a person's head. Today,
several quality hairpieces available are made from real human
hair, making it appear more natural.

About The Author: Wong Darren is an online medical researcher
and webmaster of http://www.hairlosstreatment-s.com

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