5 Best Hair Loss Treatments for Men and Women

Hair loss is the slow and gradual thinning of hair. About one-third of women experience hair loss at some point in their life. Men also experience hair loss. Research suggests that about half of males and females will experience androgenetic alopecia—male/female pattern baldness—in their lifetime.

 Hair loss occurs due to various medical, genetic and environmental, and emotional issues. It cannot be prevented entirely, but treatments can help in restoring healthy hair follicles and scalp for better growth. Here is a list of some hair loss treatments for men and women.

 

Medication

Approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Minoxidil is a spray that needs to be applied directly to the scalp. With no active acid, results are visible in 6 months if used consistently. It could be used by both men and women. 

Men can also take Finasteride (a pill) to combat hair loss. It helps in new hair growth.

Laser Therapy

Laser therapy is one of the most popular hair loss treatments, which uses low-level laser radiation to stimulate the creation of new hair follicles. It can be used simultaneously with medications as well to accelerate the process of hair growth.

Hair Transplant Surgery

This procedure involves removing hair from the back or the sides and then treating a bald patch by transplanting that hair directly on it. The surgery can also be paired with other medications as well, such as Minoxidil, to improve hair growth.

Micro-Needling

Micro-needling involves injecting small needles into the scalp to stimulate stem cells in hair follicles to promote hair growth. Although it is a painful process, it guarantees efficient results.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy

PRP is a new but painful hair loss therapy. It starts with the doctor taking a sample of blood and then running it through a filter or centrifuge machine to extract PRP that is rich in cells with growth factors. They then inject this plasma into specific parts of the scalp. Though this procedure is not FDA-approved, results show progressive hair growth after the treatment.

Hair loss treatments can be painful and may not be suitable for everyone. Before you take any medicines, book an online doctor consultation with our virtual doctors for hair loss treatments to discuss which treatment option is best for you.

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