Thinning hair treatments

Thinning hair treatments for men and women would sometimes vary depending on the cause of the hair thinning problem. There are presently a lot of hair loss products available in the market today that boasts of being able to stop hair loss but you have to remember that not all of these hair loss products are actually effective. As of the moment there are only few treatments that are proven to work or are effective. These hair treatments are Minoxidil, Propecia, Avodart and hair transplants.

Thinning hair treatments

Let us first discuss the thinning hair treatments for men. Minoxidil (Rogaine) is often used for treatment, this is an over the counter medication which means that you can purchase it without any medical prescription from your doctor since it’s considered to be a relatively safe substance. Based on some clinical studies made, this medication works best when applied in the crown area or the top of the head. It is available in different dosage 2%, 4% and 5% solution. If you will use this product you should be careful in its application because it might cause hair growth in unwanted places. Just apply it on the part where you want the hair to grow.  Another hair treatment for men is the Finasteride (Propecia). This is approved by the FDA to be used as treatment for men only. It works by preventing hormones from getting into hair follicles. Propecia is actually a lower dose drug known as the Proscar. Proscar is used for treating enlarge prostates in men. This type of drug is harmful to pregnant women and could also harm the fetus inside the womb hence its use is only for men. Its main function is to retain the hairs that are still in place.Full effects can only be determined after 6 to 12 months of use.

When it comes to thinning hair treatmentsf or womenMinoxidil (Rogaine) can be used as well as hair transplants. Recent studies have also made discoveries on topical medications known as the prostaglandin analogs. This is used for hair growth in both men and women. Please take note that although these are options for hair growth; prostaglandin analogs are not approved by the FDA yet since these are only being used primarily for eyelash enhancement.

Aside from knowing these medical treatments there are also natural ways that could minimize hair loss. Take a look at the shampoo that you are currently using and start reading the label. Opt for shampoos that do not contain active ingredients of sodium laureth sulfate which is normally found in strong home cleaner products and the sodium laureth sulfatewhich is a grease stripping agent. Both of these ingredients do not directly cause hair loss but it would lead to dryness and breakage of hair hence the problem of hair loss would arise. In short one good way to prevent hair loss is to ensure that your hair is healthy. Women should also refrain from binding and braiding their hair tightly since this would produce tension and pressure on the hair which can lead to hair breakage.