Hair Loss Treatment Secrets
Posted: Thursday, March 19, 2009
by Scott Mogul
http://www.bestjobtoday.com
There are thousands of people looking for a hair loss treatment that will regrow hair effectively. The hardest part of that quest is the overwhelming numbers of treatments available in today's market, not all of which are suited to all types of hair loss. From homemade / natural approaches to surgical intervention, websites, books, and advertisements everywhere offer their own take on what's best. This article examines various options to help you determine what approach is best for you. Natural Methods:
Topical recipes get massaged into the scalp in the hopes of stimulating follicles, minimally improving the remaining hair's health. Lavender, rosemary and sage oils mixed with almond oil and applied for 15 minutes is one example. While natural methods are very cost-effective and private, they have not been clinically proven to be consistently successful.
Commercial Topical Treatments:
The hair loss treatment market has exploded with numerous topical applications, many of which claim to regrow hair. Of these, the only FDA approved blend that's been clinically shown effective is Minoxidil. Provillus is one product that includes Minoxidil and also a DHT blocker (the hormone that kills hair follicles). This gives Provillus improved effectiveness with a variety of hair loss issues.
Other products typically have more specifically targeted applications in mind. For example, Inharit might work for some people because of their use of DHT blockers, and Nioxin might work for others because it can improve follicle health. So make sure you check potential product ingredient lists and choose the one most suited to your type of hair loss.
Hair Loss Medication:
The most commonly recommended medication for hair loss is Propecia, and it's only used for male patterned hair loss. Unfortunately studies show that this medicine often has adverse effects on many men's sex drive, and once a person stops taking it the balding begins anew.
Advanced Balding:
Those individuals who are experiencing advanced balding may consider a more dramatic hair loss treatment. Rather than attempting to regrow hair they opt for hair replacement surgery. This decision is an expensive one, so if you're considering it be prepared for a hefty bottom line.
Hair transplant surgery involves taking healthy hair follicles from the back of the head and moving them to the balding region. Each follicle costs $5-$6 to move, and many people need thousands of transplants. That means the entire process can cost upward of $10,000.00.
Note that there are some risks to hair transplant surgery of which you should be aware including infection and scarring. Additionally if a hair graft doesn't root properly the process has to be repeated. Consequently it's often a good idea to try less invasive methods of hair loss treatment to see if they regrow hair before signing up for surgery.
Making your Decision:
Being an informed consumer is your best ally when shopping your treatment options for hair loss. Review product information that's available on the web, consult your physician, and talk to others who have tried various products to see what they found. By so doing, you're far more likely to make a decision with which you feel comfortable and that produces the desired results.
This article was written by Scott Mogul, editor for www.ezhaircare.com. If you'd like more information on treatment for hair loss, please visit http://www.ezhaircare.com/best-hair-loss-treatment.html
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