Types of Hair Loss Treatment Currently Available
by: Richard Mitchell
The hair loss treatments outlined
here cannot provide definitive cures for all hair loss conditions,
but they do represent regimes that many sufferers have found useful.
In other words, they are examples of potential hair loss
solutions that many patients have chosen after honestly
assessing the causes of their hair loss together with their expectations.
This article will focus on four basic approaches:
1. A drugs based approach for those who don't mind
taking strong medications.
2. A commercial product approach for those who prefer
a non-drug solution but who still want a treatment that has a
track record.
3. A natural remedy approach for those who prefer
to follow the natural route.
4. A nutritional approach for those who wish to
adopt a more holistic perspective.
It remains a fact that only two hair loss treatments
have been approved by the FDA and both can be classed as strong
drug-based medications. Propecia (finasteride) is the treatment
of choice for many men with good reason - it tends to work! It
is a powerful drug that inhibits the formation of DHT in the system,
eventually to a level that is sufficiently low to encourage a
normal growth cycle. Rogaine (minoxidil) acts differently in that
it stimulates hair growth in both men and women by overriding
the prevailing hair loss symptoms. These drugs can be used either
on their own or in combination. Women should seek professional
medical advice before using Propecia.
The world of commercial hair loss products is much
less clear cut and it is here that many scamsters ply their trade
to rip-off unsuspecting customers. The best advice I can give
here is research, research, and more research! Many useful products
are available on the market but none have been approved by the
FDA. Probably the best, and certainly most popular, commercially
available products are those containing natural ingredients that
have been shown in field trials to reduce hair loss and encourage
regrowth. You can find out more about these products by visiting
the site listed at the end of this article.
Increasingly, people are turning to natural hair
loss remedies as they seek to combat thinning hair. This has an
obvious appeal for many sufferers and there is growing evidence
to support the view that some natural remedies may be effective
in curtailing hair loss. The most popular ingredients of natural
hair loss treatments include ginko biloba, green tea, he shou
wu, pygeum, saw palmetto and stinging nettle. Each of these is
described in more detail in an supplementary article entitled
"Herbal Remedies That Offer Hope".
It is becoming increasingly evident that poor nutrition
and modern lifestyles can have a negative impact on health, and
hair loss is no exception. At the most basic level, improved nutrition
can minimize shedding and support other treatments that encourage
regrowth. This can be achieved by:
* eating adequate amounts of protein.
* eating appropriate levels of useful carbohydrates.
* achieving a healthy balance of dietary fats.
About The Author
Richard Mitchell is the creator of the www.myhairlossadvisor.com
website that provides information and guidance to those suffering
from premature hair loss.
richard@myhairlossadvisor.com
