New approaches to treating hair loss

New approaches to treating hair loss

People have tried everything possible to stop hair loss and regrow lost hair. They rubbed the juices of all vegetables and fruits, as well as the extracts of all available herbs. However, they could not find an effective treatment for hair growth. Undoubtedly, there are numerous natural and herbal treatments for hair growth, but almost all of them lack systematic studies. If we ever hope to grow hair naturally, we must thoroughly investigate the natural remedies. And even those with proven effects require a lot of time and patience to be effective. Another thing that makes natural remedies the least preferred choice in this age of technology is their temporary results. Hair that grows from natural sources does not last long and begins to shed as soon as use is stopped.

At the moment we have three types of hair growth treatments that help regrow hair naturally and restore a thicker and fuller head of hair. These include medical treatment, laser therapy and surgical hair restoration.

Medical hair growth treatment

There are some ways to treat this through medication. In fact, these treatments produce better results when you take them in combination with each other. Let's take a look at these FDA-approved effective hair loss medications.

• •Finasteride:Finasteride is the generic name of probably the most effective hair loss medication. This medication treats hair loss by inhibiting the production of the hair-killing hormone DHT. DHT (dihydrotestosterone) is the main hormone that signals death to hair follicles - the most common cause of androgenic alopecia, or hair loss, in men. To date, inhibiting this hormone is the most effective way to stop hair loss. This drug not only controls hair loss but also thickens fine hair, which has a significant effect.

• •Minoxidil:It is the second most effective treatment. It comes in the form of a topical solution. Minoxidil is also a generic name; The well-known brand names of this medication include Rogaine and Hair Max. You need to apply this solution on the scalp twice a day or as prescribed by the doctor and massage for a few minutes.

• •Ketoconazole:This medication comes as a shampoo-like solution. This promotes hair growth by keeping the scalp free of fungus and dandruff. You need to use this as a shampoo twice a week and leave the leather on your head for 3-5 minutes.

Undoubtedly, researchers have studied these drugs and found them to be effective. They're not perfect yet. First, their effectiveness varies from person to person. One may find it very effective while another may find it minimally effective. Second, the effects of all medications are temporary. You will continue to care for your hair as long as you continue taking these medications. Whenever you decide to stop the treatment, you will lose your hair which is maintained by these medications. Thirdly, hair loss medication, like all other medications, is not without side effects. You must discuss the side effects before starting treatment.

Low-level laser therapy

Low level laser shows some measurable results to stimulate hair growth. Currently, it is considered a convenient alternative to medications with fewer side effects. However, their effectiveness is controversial. So far it cannot show any dramatic improvement in hair density.

Surgical hair growth treatment-hair transplant

Hair transplantation is the most effective treatment to date. It can restore hair to bald spots in an effective and predictable way. Hair transplant extracts form healthy, bald hair follicles that form an area of ​​the head and transplant them into the bald areas. Not all hair on our head is prone to baldness. While the hair on the front and crown of the head is prone to hair loss, the hair on the sides and back of the head is resistant to it. This procedure makes excellent use of these hair reserves on our head.

• •Follicular unit transplantation:FUT, also known as the strip removal method, cuts a strip of scalp, usually from the back of the head, and dissects it to obtain the necessary hair follicles. The wound is stitched together and the grafts are harvested from the strip and implanted onto the thinning or bald areas.

• •Follicular Unit Extraction:FUE is a relatively newer and more advanced technique that replaces the traditional strip removal method. In this technique, the hair follicles are extracted directly from the scalp without cutting and stitching the scalp. The follicles are extracted using a specially designed punch tool with a diameter of less than 0.1 mm. What makes FUE a preferred choice for surgeons and patients is its ability to extract hair follicles from areas of the body such as the chest, armpits and legs.

• •Stem cells FUE:Stem cell FUE is the latest advancement in FUE hair transplantation. It is the fastest, safest and most effective hair transplant technique to date. It uses an automated punch tool to extract hair follicles at the fastest possible speed. It also allows hair to regrow in the donor area, ensuring the most natural results.

A hair transplant has only one limitation: the availability of donor hair. There is currently no way to create new hair follicles. Therefore, the patient must have healthy, bald hair follicles somewhere on the scalp or body. Fortunately, most of us have enough donor hair on our scalp or body to dramatically improve hair density.

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