There are many options for treating hair loss, including topical, medical and surgical modalities. Each is effective in its own way, and many modalities can be combined. Combining options may help you save the hair you have, re-grow lost hair, and even move hair from areas where it is plentiful and robust to areas where it’s thinned. Let’s examine how to treat hair loss.
How to Treat Hair Loss – Medical Options
We are experts at recommending and administering non-surgical hair loss treatments, such as:
Topical Medications are a very effective treatment option suitable for both men and women. It can be both an adjunct treatment to a hair transplant and a stand-alone non-surgical treatment. It should be used at the first sign of hair loss to prevent further loss.
Oral prescription medications have an effective DHT (a hormone that causes hair loss) blocker. It is available for men.
Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is light treatment administered at home via wearing a helmet-like device for 20 minutes 2-3 times/week. Some clinical studies have found LLLT to promote hair growth, slow hair loss and give hair a healthier appearance for both men and women.
2% Nizoral Shampoo is dandruff shampoo that apparently blocks the action of the hormones at the follicle level. It is recommended that this shampoo be used whenever your hair is washed. It can help improve the quality of your hair as well as slow hair loss in both men and women.
Understanding Hair Loss And Its Causes
Learning how to treat hair loss begins with understanding why hair loss happens in the first place. Hair loss can occur for many reasons, including genetics, stress, hormonal changes, and certain medical conditions. Both men and women can experience hair thinning as they age, and the pattern or severity of loss can vary widely. Some people experience gradual hair thinning across the scalp, while others may notice patchy loss caused by conditions such as alopecia.
Medications Used To Treat Hair Loss
One of the most common ways to treat hair loss is through medication. Minoxidil is widely used to help stimulate hair growth and slow the progression of hair loss. This medication is often applied directly to the scalp and may help regrow hair in individuals experiencing early hair thinning. Dermatologists and healthcare providers may also recommend other medications depending on the underlying cause of hair loss and the patient’s overall health.
Medical And Professional Treatments
In addition to medication, several medical treatments can help treat hair loss and encourage hair regrowth. Laser therapy is sometimes used as part of a hair loss treatment plan to stimulate hair follicles and support growth. Dermatologists and hair restoration specialists may recommend a combination of therapies based on the individual’s hair loss pattern and scalp condition. A consultation with a dermatologist or healthcare provider can help determine which treatments are most appropriate.
Procedures For More Advanced Hair Loss
When hair loss becomes more advanced, medical procedures may be recommended to restore hair density. Hair transplant procedures involve moving healthy hair follicles from one part of the scalp to areas affected by thinning or baldness. These procedures are designed to provide long-term hair regrowth and natural-looking results. Many people explore transplant procedures after trying other hair loss treatments that did not produce the desired outcome.
Finding The Right Treatment Plan
Because hair loss can have many different causes, there is no single cure that works for everyone. The most effective approach often involves a personalized treatment plan developed with a healthcare provider or dermatologist. By evaluating the pattern of hair loss, scalp health, and medical history, specialists can recommend the best strategy to treat hair loss and support healthy hair growth. With proper care and the right treatment plan, many people are able to slow hair loss and improve hair density over time.
How to Treat Hair Loss – Surgical Options
An FUE hair transplant
FUE stands for Follicular Unit Excision. An FUE hair transplant is a modern, minimally invasive, outpatient procedure that is virtually painless and leaves no linear scar. The hair follicles are removed from the donor site (usually the back or sides of the head), then transplanted hair-by-hair to the thinning or bald area. The procedure usually takes one day, and the result is 100% natural, permanent and undetectable.
RESTORE® No-Shave FUE™ Hair Transplant
A RESTORE® No-Shave FUE™ procedure is an advanced FUE technique where individual hairs (actually follicular units) are trimmed short in preparation for excision then transplantation. Only those follicles targeted for removal are trimmed—the rest of the hair is left long, which covers the shorter, trimmed follicles. No shaving or cutting of the existing surrounding hair is necessary. This obscures signs of a transplant both before and after the procedure, making it even more discreet and undetectable. It is performed manually using patented Harris S.A.F.E. SystemTM technology.
ARTAS® Robotic FUE
The ARTAS Robotic Hair Restoration System is a state-of-the-art, interactive, computer-assisted system utilizing an advanced image-guided robotic device to enhance the quality of hair follicle harvesting.
The robot represents a quantum leap forward in hair transplant technology. Note that the donor area must be shaved in order for the imaging system to detect the correct follicles for transplantation.
Traditional Strip Harvest
This proven method of obtaining grafts has been in use for over 20 years. This technique can provide excellent cosmetic results but the disadvantages include a linear scar that may be visible when the hair is cut short and more post-operative pain and discomfort.
I invite you to ask me a question about how to treat hair loss under your unique circumstances. We can help stop your hair loss.
Dr. James Harris is an internationally renowned hair transplant surgeon, inventor of patented follicular unit excision technology, published author in the field of hair restoration and an advocate for patient care. He is currently at the forefront of research and development in the field of hair cloning. Learn more about Dr. Harris or read rave reviews from his patients.