Hair Loss Treatments: Which One is Right for You?

Hair loss, known as Alopecia in medical pratice, is a bane for the majority of middle-aged men and women. One of the causes of hair loss is due to genetic factors in which sufferers have absolutely no control of. However, people suffering from hair loss need not despair since there are good treatments that can help in controlling hair loss. Some of these treatments are available in the form of surgery and medications. To ensure a successful treatment and to avoid complications, you may need to consult a qualified person first to know the suitability of any treatment that you are considering.

The most common perception that hair loss treatments are expensive and that puts a hole in the pocket, is a total misnomer. Instead of cribbing over and feel embarrassed to face people due to hair loss, it is better to spend some money to control it and get back the original hair you had to gain back your youthful look.

There is no fool proof method of identifying hair loss early enough to prevent it, as it is a genetic disorder that is passed on to the off springs. Some may carry these genes without getting affected by it in any means, which makes it literally difficult to pin point its occurrence later on. One theory believes that if our grandparents are hair loss sufferers, then it is most certainly likely to affect the grandchildren. You need to look back at your family history to know if you may suffer hair loss so that you can take precautions.

Hair Grafting

Hair grafting was the normal procedure adopted by most hair surgeons to grow hair at the affected area, but it is now being slowly replaced by the technically superior procedure called "follicular unit extraction". This treatment has increased the chances of growing back hair successfully without damaging the hair follicles. This advanced technology ensures the natural growth of hair and imparts a normal look which makes it even more effective as compared to the older grafting procedure.

Follicular Unit Extraction

You need not be put off by the high sounding "follicular unit extraction" since it is not expensive as the name suggests and there is sufficient competition among surgeons to get it at a reasonable price. You have to spend some time contacting hair clinics for competitive analysis and price quote so that you can get the best service at an affordable price.

Prescription Medicines

If you are afraid or have no time to spend with any hair surgery, then you can opt for medications like Propecia or Rogaine. However, the hitch is that these medications are required to be consumed for longer durations of time which may become expensive in the long run. If you are well covered by medical insurance, you can very well opt for these treatments to grow back your hair and regain your youthful look.

Once again, whichever treatment you are considering, it is best to consult a professional to know which may be the best treatment for your hair loss.

Sources:

*Follicular Unit Extraction, New Hair Institute, Newhair.com

*Medical Hair Restoration For Hair Loss, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, ISHRS.org