Thinning hair or a receding hairline is among the things that people dread the most. About 80 million Americans are experiencing hereditary hair loss according to the American Academy of Dermatology. [1] If you’re faced with the same issue, what you need is a quick and effective solution. If you notice that your hair is thinning, receding, or falling out, do not wait. There are multiple treatment options for hair loss available, but here are four of the best ones.
1. Biotin
Biotin is a B vitamin that comes in the form of an oral supplement that is taken each day, and it can be found in both local drugstores and through larger retailers. This supplement stimulates growth, reduces skin inflammation, and helps you grow healthy nails at the same time, according to a report from the Cleveland Clinic. [2]
However, a study published in Skin Appendage Disorders [3] notes that there isn’t any concrete evidence yet that Biotin is effective in stimulating hair growth. Even so, doctors still recommend taking it as a first step towards preventing hair loss or promoting hair growth due to strong anecdotal evidence.
2. Propecia
While Propecia (also known as Finasteride) is an oral hair loss treatment like Biotin, it requires a prescription and needs to be taken each day at the same time. Drugs.com reports [4] that Propecia should be used by men who want to treat hair loss or hereditary baldness. That’s because it can affect hormones in children and women. It is also important to know that patients have to use Propecia regularly because otherwise, they will start to lose hair again.
3. Rogaine
According to Drugs.com, [5] Rogaine is the best hair loss medication you can use, whether you’re a man or woman, although there are different formulas. Most drugstores carry it, you don’t need a prescription, and all you need to do is apply it twice per day to your scalp. Like Propecia, Rogaine requires that you use it constantly unless you want to lose any progress made. On average, most people see results after a few months, but consistency is key.
4. Hair Transplants
Because some people’s scalp doesn’t respond to any of the previously outlined treatments, some patients resort to surgery after severe hair loss. In this regard, hair transplants are the most common option. Doctors performing the operation will remove hair from other unaffected parts of the scalp and graft them into affected areas.
Outcomes vary from patient to patient and depend on the experience and skill of your chosen surgeon. Recovery can take a while and this procedure can also be quite expensive, anywhere from $4,000 to $15,000, according to Healthline. [6]
Regain Your Hair Today
Hair loss can be caused by many different factors. But despite a person’s specific circumstances, there are always at least a few effective ways to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth. They range from simple dietary supplements and prescription medications up to hair transplant surgery.
Before you decide on the best approach, we recommend that you do your research online and stay updated on the latest research. Also, don’t forget to compare at least a few different options before finally deciding what to do.
[1] https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-and-scalp-problems/hair-loss
[2] https://health.clevelandclinic.org/is-biotin-as-good-as-advertised-for-your-hair-loss/
[3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28879195