Did you know that August was National Hair Loss Awareness Month in the United States? Don\u2019t worry if you missed it this time \u2013 it\u2019ll be around again next year! The point of these monthly observances is to raise awareness of issues that don\u2019t normally receive much media coverage. That\u2019s why it was great to see hair loss being featured.<\/p>\n
The hair loss campaign<\/a> had two central messages. Don\u2019t give up on fuller hair was the first and seeking a solution that works for you was the second. We\u2019re going to take a closer look at both, but we\u2019re also taking the liberty of adding a third: take action now!<\/p>\n A few decades ago, coming to terms with your hair loss was probably the best approach. There weren\u2019t too many effective hair loss treatments around, for a start. Hair transplant surgery was in its infancy, and the results it produced were variable, often resembling hair you\u2019d see on a doll\u2019s head. Wigs were likely to fly off if the breeze picked up and were, in any case, so artificial that you could spot one the moment the wearer came into sight.<\/p>\n Those days are gone. The modern hair restoration industry now offers an array of treatment options that mean you can hang on to your locks for longer. The trick is to find the treatment option that suits your needs. Keep in mind that the most suitable treatment for you may not be a formal procedure at all; there are lifestyle choices you can make that can have a significant impact on hair loss.<\/p>\n The right treatment will depend upon the type of hair loss you\u2019re experiencing, how far the hair loss has progressed and your expectations. A consultation with a hair specialist will help you work through these issues. Hair transplant surgery is the treatment that everyone knows, and it provides the most permanent solution to the problem, but it might be that you do not require this level of intervention. If your hair loss is temporary, you may simply need a treatment that slows the rate of loss or stimulates regrowth.<\/p>\n That kind of scenario is likely to include medications like finasteride and minoxidil. Finasteride is a prescription medication used primarily in the treatment of male hair loss. It stops hair loss by blocking the formation of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the male hormone that interrupts the hair growth cycle. Minoxidil, meanwhile, increases blood flow to the hair follicles and stimulates growth. It can be taken orally or applied topically. Platelet-rich plasma<\/a> (PRP), mesotherapy<\/a>, micro scalp pigmentation<\/a> (MSP) and laser cap<\/a> treatments are other effective procedures that stop short of a full hair transplant.<\/p>\n Some forms of hair loss are due to genetics or illness, things over which you have limited control. Sometimes, however, hair loss can result from choices we make in our daily lives. Your diet<\/a> is one example. The food you eat needs to contain the right balance of vitamins, proteins and minerals. If there is any kind of deficiency, your hair follicles won\u2019t get the nutrients they need to produce strong, healthy hair.<\/p>\n Generally, what\u2019s bad for your overall health is usually bad for your hair too. Smoking and drinking alcohol, for example, contribute to hair loss by constricting your blood vessels, thus limiting the oxygen and nutrients going to your hair follicles. You should try and stay hydrated, take regular, moderate exercise and avoid too much stress.<\/p>\nDon\u2019t Give up on Fuller Hair<\/h4>\n
Seek a Solution that Works for You<\/h4>\n
Lifestyle Changes<\/h4>\n