Hair treatments exist to promote hair growth and to reduce hair loss. The main culprit for hair loss in men and women is heredity. 95% of alopecia cases in the US can be accounted to heredity. 5% can be attributed to other factors such as stress, illness, medications and/or diet.
Specific Factors
Illness - severe infection, flu, fungus infections, thyroid disease and ringworm on the scalp.
Medications and supplements - medicines that are prescribed for high blood pressure, gout, heart problems, depression, chemotherapy, radiation, high levels of vitamins A, low levels of protein or iron, birth control pills.
Other instances/conditions - temporary hair loss in women who gave birth; the condition known as trichotillomania or hair-pulling compulsion
Hair Treatment Options
Rogaine - one of the FDA-approved drugs that can treat pattern baldness. It is a topical solution that is applied on the area/s where hair growth is needed. 90% of the time, Rogaine can slow down baldness. Only 10% to 14% experience actual hair growth after using Rogaine.
Propecia - also an FDA-approved hair loss drug and first medication that can treat male pattern baldness. Propecia requires prescription just like other drugs. Continuous treatment is vital to achieve desired result.
Hair Replacement - which includes micro-grafting, punch grafting, scalp reduction and slit grafting can also treat hair loss.
Hair Replacement candidates
Male with pattern baldness
Women with thinning hair
A person with burn or scalp injuries resulting to hair loss
Who does not qualify for Hair Replacement?
Women with diffused hair loss pattern
People without sufficient donors
People with thick skin tissues, keloid, burns and radiation injury
Recovery from Hair Treatments
It really depends on which hair treatment you use. Those that were approved by the FDA are proven effective and recommended for continuous use. The effects vary from one person to another.
Hair replacement may take some time to heal and recovery can take up to a few weeks to months. It is advisable to wear head and hair protection when going outdoors as the scalp is exposed and sensitive.
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