Millions of men all over the world are suffering from hair loss. The reasons for hair loss are various. One of them is heredity. Though hair loss runs in the family, the scientists claim now it can be cured by gene manipulation. Men with genetic predisposition for hair loss may have sensitive areas in the scalp for male sex hormones. As age advances, these sensitive areas suffer from severe biological imbalance. The male hormone DHT is the culprit who ruins the hair. Gradually, over a prolonged period, the follicles wilt and finally the hair become thinner and shorter.
There are three main types of hair loss treatment available for the persons suffering from hair loss condition.
Natural Hair Loss Treatment
The first hair loss treatment is the natural hair loss treatment. The major advantage is that there is no side effect. Other treatments may damage the existing hair, to make a half-bald person into a full bald person. The cosmetically based lotions, shampoos and herbal supplements help a lot of people suffering from hair loss. Many patients who used these treatments feel that by using these products, the regrowing of hair is positively influenced. Moreover, these products help to clean the scalp thereby the hair follicles are able to breathe and supply important nutrients to the follicle and hair.
Rogaine
The second type of hair loss treatment is the topical solution. Rogaine is one of the widely used products for hair loss treatment. The main ingredient in this product is Minoxodil. This element is having the skill of growing hair, which is medically proven. Sometimes the Minoxodil is available in combination with Retin A. The reason of adding Retin A to Minoxodil is to help the hair follicle in the scalp to absorb Minoxodil. But this combination cannot be purchased in drugstires. It requires a prescription from a physician.
Propecia
The third type of hair loss treatment is the oral treatment. Propecia is being taken orally by people suffering from hair loss. The main function of Propecia is lowering the chemical levels in the body, which hinders the growth of hair. In many studies it was found that Propecia is having hair-regrowing effect.
There are other hair loss treatments availabe to use such as hair transplant, herbal supplement. Unlike hair loss medications, natural hair loss treatments usually don’t have side effects. But each person should consult doctor before using any medications.
