Treatment options for hair

Almost half of American men are balding, and a fourth of our women experience acute hair loss. If you are one of these people, you can either accept the way you look, or take action to slow, stop, or reverse hair loss. No matter where you are on the scale, from minor hair thinning to complete baldness, there are many reliable hair loss treatments available today, including topical or drug remedies, hairpieces, and medical hair transplantation.

Common Treatments for Hair Restoration

Your most-direct route to hair restoration depends on your heredity, the extent and prognosis of ongoing balding, and your dedication to sticking with the treatment. Men and women who suffer from pattern baldness have a genetic disposition to produce DHT, the hormonal byproduct that slows hair growth. Medical hair restoration can employ topical Rogaine, which stimulates hair growth, or orally administered Propecia, which counteracts the production of DHT. Propecia has hormonal side effects and is not appropriate for women. If your hair loss has left you with a large bald spot on your head, hair transplantation may be your best option.

Hair Transplantation Restores a Vibrant Hairline

At your initial assessment, your transplant physician evaluates your medical history, the degree of your hair loss, and whether your procedure should include drugs or topical hair treatments. On the day of the procedure, the physician takes hair from your healthy hair and transplants these grafts into thinning or balding areas. Doctors perform the hair transplantation while you’re under local anesthesia, and you can return to regular activities in a few days. Your new, permanent hair begins growing in 6-8 months, and fills out within the first year.

--G.H.