I was asked to write this piece and originally I wanted to give an in depth view of finding alternative ways to prevent hair loss. Fortunately for those that have a hair loss condition, I couldn't quite make this very in depth as there are hundreds of different hair loss options and treatments to keep that head of hair where it should be. Thankfully for you, I didn't have the space to write a novel about the where and what for's of male and female pattern hair loss so here is a quick overview of the different choices you have of stopping hair loss, or preventing balding or thinning.
Preventing Hair Loss, Be Aware of the False Claims
You must be a little wary about so called hair loss solutions and remedies where the suppliers or manufacturers claim that it provides 'hair loss restoration' or 'hair loss treatment' as there are still many products that are not regulated by any association, although it is not nice to think of a cowboy company selling products for their own gains the reality is that these companies will make any claims about a product and many people still believe miracles can happen. What I am trying to say here is do your research, visit your Doctor for genuine advice and medication - or for a referral to a specialist that can help.
Read the Precautionary Labels - Always
You must be able to define between a cosmetic hair treatment product and a drug treatment for hair loss and scalp problems. It is said that there is a clear line between cosmetic and drug products. For instance, a treatment that claims to 'clear dandruff' is actually a drug and not a cosmetic product, so you need to ensure that all the product labels are clear and understood by you before use, and preferably before you buy them at all.
What is Left to Treat Baldness and Hair Loss?
Despite the hundreds of products that just will not work, there are many genuine products available both on prescription and over the counter that will help to improve the appearance of the scalp and hair, and in some cases can drastically improve the chance of growing more hair in thinning areas. In both America and the United Kingdom, Minoxidil and Propecia* (containing Finasteride) have been approved by two sources and this is a great piece of recognition for those in the hair loss industry.
The product has the approval of both the American Food and Drug Administration and the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency which usually means you can trust this product to actually do what it claims. The two hair treatments mentioned are both drugs but are available over the counter. Some companies will add other things to the actual solutions so check that you have no allergies before use.
Prevent Hair Loss in the Early Stages
Some forms of hair loss are hereditary and you will not be able to stop the hair loss forever, although you can improve the chances of preventing some other forms of hair loss in man or woman, by simply ensuring that you eat a health full and balanced diet containing the nutrients that your body needs to function properly. Exclude the high sugar and high fat foods that contain no nutritional basis - for instance soda, chips and fried foods - and add fruit, vegetables and fish to your diet. You will instantly see results in your hair and skin so if your symptoms are purely cosmetic then this should help improve them dramatically.
If you do need medication (drugs or natural and organic remedies) then they are best caught at the early stages. If you do believe that you are suffering any excess hair loss either on your head or elsewhere on your body then don't suffer and see your General Practitioner or Dermatologist about your condition and they will refer you to the right place.
*Propecia is not intended, and could be dangerous, for use in women
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