Hair loss is a far more common concern than we would like to believe. It is natural to lose about a hundred strands per day. These strands that fall off are replaced by newer hair. When there is failure to do that, leads to hair loss. This always gives rise to panic. It can be a temporary thing that the follicles aren’t producing hair but this could also be due to the genetic disposition. When one has a genetic disposition for hair loss, it is permanent. This means that hair loss can’t be reversed. It also doesn’t imply that there is no treatment available. Head to a hair transplant clinic for a consultation to determine the cause of hair loss. Based on that, they will plan out a treatment. In the meanwhile, we will walk you through some treatment options available.

FUE: Hair transplantation

Follicular Unit Extraction or FUE is an innovative hair transplantation technology. During the treatment, hair follicles are taken from the donor area and transplanted into the targeted area where one is experiencing hair thinning. Each follicle is placed with care and precision to ensure that it matches the natural hair growth pattern. The donor area is located at the back and side of the head, as the hair that grows here is resistant to DHT and thicker. It is a meticulous approach which is minimally invasive and produces natural and permanent results without any scars.

PRP Therapy

Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a natural hair restoration treatment. It makes use of the healing and growth factors present in the blood to stimulate hair growth and decrease inflammation. In the treatment, a small amount of blood is taken from the patient and spun at a high speed in a centrifuge. This helps to separate the growth components from other blood components. It is then injected back into the scalp. Platelet-rich plasma helps to stimulate blood supply, which results in thicker and denser hair.

Vitamin Therapy

Poor health first impacts the hair, nails and skin. When you haven’t been consuming a balanced diet for a long time, you will begin to experience hair loss. Protein, zinc, folic acid and iron are nutrients crucial for hair growth. A tailored vitamin therapy can help you get your hair back. Blood tests will be run to determine the balance of nutrients required. Self-medicating with supplements can be harmful. Speak to the doctor before taking supplements to improve hair growth.

Minoxidil

This is a topical treatment that is applied to the scalp. Minoxidil is an active ingredient which is available in liquid or foam form. It needs to be applied to the scalp directly twice every day. You will begin to see the results in about 2 to 6 months, for that one needs to be regular with the usage. It can cause scalp irritation and itching. The results last as long as one is using the product. Once you stop using minoxidil, the results will disappear.