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Treatment Options Available To Hair Loss Sufferers


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 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.

Other articles in this series will examine these issues in greater detail but in the meantime you can find out more by visiting the site listed below.

Richard Mitchell is the creator of the myhairlossadvisor.com website that provides information and guidance to those suffering from premature hair loss. Please go to Hair Loss Treatments to find out more about the issues covered in this article.


MORE RESOURCES:

DNA Hair Loss Test For Women
kypost.com, KY - Nov 20, 2008
Three weeks later, the results will let a person know if they are at risk of significant hair loss before the age of 40. Dr. Robert Leonard said of the test ...


Woman's covered most of the bases on hair loss
SouthCoastToday.com, MA - Nov 19, 2008
An overactive or underactive thyroid gland can lead to hair loss. Iron deficiency is another cause for losing hair. Rapid weight loss can do it. ...


Hair Loss Almost as Big of Problem for Women As It Is for Men
MyFox Houston, TX - Nov 20, 2008
HOUSTON -- Women's hair loss is often a taboo subject that no one wants to talk about. FOX 26 met up with the author of the book "Breaking the Silence," who ...


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Best Hair Loss Treatment Results Ever Captured on Video?
PR Web (press release), WA - Nov 19, 2008
The UK's leaders in hair loss prevention, The Belgravia Centre, have released their first set of video diaries monitoring the response seen by a patient ...


District win = hair loss
Detroit Free Press, United States - Nov 11, 2008
By TIM ROBINSON • DAILY PRESS & ARGUS • November 11, 2008 FOWLERVILLE — After Monday’s Fowlerville volleyball team practice ended, Pat Stawara sat in a ...


Genetic test for hair loss 2.0 arrives
Los Angeles Times, CA - Oct 28, 2008
A man's risk of developing what the American Hair Loss Assn. calls "this emotionally devastating disorder" increases with age. And by the time a man notices ...
Next Generation of Genetic Test For Baldness Unveiled By HairDX MarketWatch
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Hair Loss Treated With Provillus Explained Via Online Entity
PRLog.Org (press release), Romania - Nov 19, 2008
PRLog (Press Release) – Nov 20, 2008 – Provillus is in the number one position in many user reviews for hair loss products. Provillus has been formulated ...


Women and Hair Loss
ABC2 News, MD - Nov 13, 2008
When you think about hair loss, you certainly think about men but you probably don't think about women. Unless, of course, you are going through it. ...


Ask Dr. H: Hair loss among combat soldiers
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - Nov 3, 2008
Answer: Stress from combat can cause temporary hair loss - a condition known as telogen effluvium. But it doesn't cause male pattern baldness, also known as ...


Veteran wig buyer swears by Clague
Galesburg Register-Mail, IL - 20 hours ago
Clague tries to be especially sensitive to women who have cancer and need a wig because of hair loss due to chemotherapy. “When you’re a well person and you ...
Never a bad hair day Galesburg Register-Mail
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