Working with a healthcare provider can help you find the most suitable treatment based on the underlying cause.
The following includes treatments for hair regrowth.
Speak with your healthcare provider to find an option that can help you achieve optimal results.
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It only delivers results for as long as it’s taken.
Most new hair is lost within a few months after it’s discontinued.
Oral Finasteride
Propecia (finasteride)is FDA-approved to treat male pattern hair loss.
Finasteride blocks the production of an androgen sex hormone in your scalp that stops hair growth.
Results usually take about four months to appear.
The suggested dose of finasteride for hair loss is 1 milligram daily.
It must be continued to maintain results.
Finasteride is often combined with minoxidil or surgical hair restoration to achieve optimal outcomes.
The effect alters cells in dormant hair follicles and promotes regrowth.
The same technology is used to treat pain management and chronic pain.
Research shows that low-level laser therapy can trigger hair-growth-promoting effects in male and female pattern baldness.
There is some evidence that combining low-level laser therapy with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride may enhance results.
Treatments are given using a laser-infused cap or comb.
The duration of a given treatment varies by machine.
The typical course is a session of 1520 minutes three times a week for six months.
Low-level laser therapy is available in the form of at-home consumer devices or in-office professional-grade units.
Both of these prescription-only drugs are taken once daily.
The most commonly used antiandrogen isAldactone (spironolactone).
Corticosteroid Injections
Corticosteroid injectionstreat people with alopecia areata,lichen planopilaris, anddiscoid lupus erythematosus.
These medications work to counteract the effects of an autoimmune disease so that hair can grow.
Steroids are applied as prescription topical solutions, oral medication, or injections.
Regrowth can occur within one or two months.
In addition to its antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties, ketoconazole also has antiandrogenic characteristics.
Treatment regimens include use once daily, twice daily, and two to three times per week.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections
Research has shown thatplatelet-rich plasma (PRP) injectionscan effectively reduce hair loss.
PRP injections use the healing power ofplateletsthat exist naturally in your blood.
Platelets carry growth factors that attract stem cells and blood flow to damaged hair follicles.
Microneedling
Microneedlingis a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure.
There are also limited studies that indicate that microneedling alone can promote hair growth effectively.
The following supplements showed promise for treating hair loss:
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Massage
Research indicates that massage can stimulate your scalp and may improve hair thickness.
It’s a blend of shark powder and mollusk powder derived from sustainable marine sources.
Even with the most effective treatments, new hair can take months to regrow.
Some types of hair loss are permanent, like cicatricial alopecia.
Treating inflammation in and around affected follicles can help preserve enough hair to cover the affected scalp areas.
Dealing with any hair loss can have an emotional impact.
Summary
Treating hair loss is an individualized process that takes time and patience.
Finding the reason for your hair loss can help you get the best results.
It can also help you determine whether you need treatment at all.
If you notice signs of thinning or balding hair, seek treatment as soon as possible.
Before starting any treatment, consult a healthcare provider.
Treating a health problem that causes hair loss may mitigate its effect on your hair.
you might also adopt new hairstyles and hair care practices to address your hair loss concerns.
If hair loss affects your quality of life, seek help for the emotional impacts.
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