Hair Loss Solutions

There are a number of different types of hair loss – treatment is available for hair loss in the form of male pattern baldness. Male pattern baldness is a genetic disorder affecting millions of men. It occurs when hair follicles convert testosterone into another hormone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT causes hair follicles to shrink, weaken and eventually die, preventing hair regrowth.

Whilst there is no cure for hair loss or baldness, treatment can prevent further hair loss and also lead to renewed hair growth. The two most effective hair loss treatments available in the UK are Propecia (finasteride) and Regaine (minoxidil).

There are several factors that can cause hair loss. The most common is genetic. Since male pattern baldness is hereditary and is the most common form of alopecia, this accounts for the main factor in hair loss.

Normally, most people lost 50 to 100 hairs on a daily basis, as a natural ‘shedding’ process. However, new hairs also grow that maintain the balance and prevent noticeable thinning of scalp hair. When this normal cycle of hair-fall and growth is broken or the hair follicle is damaged, hair loss occurs.

Understanding the exact cause of hair loss may be difficult because it is so diverse and may range from simple or temporary reasons to complex health conditions. However, it is normally associated with one or more of the factors specified below:

Hair Loss Treatments

Treatment for hair loss may involve one or more of the following treatments:

• Medication – such as Propecia (Finasteride) >> You can get a doctor assessment to buy Finasteride ( or Propecia) from Simple Online Pharmacy
• Minoxidil: (Regaine Foam) This is approved medicine to treat hair loss for both men and women. Applying it to the affected area (scalp), can stimulate the growth of hairs and prevent them from getting thinner. Regaine for women comes in a 2% formula, while Regaine Foam for Men Extra Strength, is in a 5% formula.
  Corticosteroid: Hair loss caused by inflammation in the body may be treated by a doctor injecting a corticosteroid
  
  

  Procedures

  Hair transplantation: This surgical treatment for hair loss is primarily used for men in which individual hair follicles from a body part that has good hair growth is transplanted to the bald part.
  Scalp reduction: It surgically involves the removal of scalp parts that are affected.
  Laser Surgery: This involves treatment of the hair follicles with laser treatment, to help regrow the hair. This can only be done to live follicles and not ones that are already dead.
  Scalp expansion: This is a fairly complex surgical procedure, in which devices are inserted under the scalp to stretch the skin and also help reduce balding in hair-bearing areas.

There are several different types of hair loss, which are known generally as Alopecia. However, there can be different types of alopecia and different causes and symptoms of each type. The most common type of hair loss is male-pattern baldness, and it it this type of hair loss that is commonly treated with treatments such as Regaine and Propecia (Finasteride).

Listed below, are some of the most common types of hair loss

male- and female-pattern baldness Male-pattern baldness is the most common type of hair loss. It affects around half of all men by the time they turn 50 years of age. It can often start in the late twenties or early thirties, whilst most men have some degree of hair loss by their late thirties. Male-pattern baldness will generally follow a pattern of a receding hairline, followed by thinning of the hair on the crown and temples. This can then leave a horseshoe shape around the back and sides of the head. This can sometimes progress to complete baldness. Male-pattern baldness is linked to your genes, and so if there is baldness in the family, you are likely to also have male-pattern baldness at some stage. The condition can sometimes affect women (female-pattern baldness), which is generally characterised by thinning hair on the top of the head. Treatments for male-pattern baldness include minoxidil (Regaine), and Finasteride (Propecia). Propecia is for use only in men, while minoxidil can be used for men and women. See Regain For Women.

• alopecia areata
• scarring alopecia
• anagen effluvium
• telogen effluvium

There are some common myths about hair loss, some of which have some basis in fact, and others which are just a little ridiculous! To clarify some of the common myths and misconceptions about hair loss, we have compiled a list of the ones we hear most often.

Pluck One Grey Hair And Two Grow Back – This hair loss myth has floated around for the longest time. However, it is not true that if you pluck a grey hair, two will grow back!

Standing On Your Head Makes Your Hair Grow  – We told you some are ridiculous! Despite this being a commonly heard myth, we have confidence that you have never spent long periods on your head in the hope of some hair growth! The myth is rooted in the false belief that blood flow to the head will help hair growth. However, hair loss is not a blood flow problem but is generally linked to sensitivity to dihydrotestosterone.

There’s No Cure For Baldness – From the incredibly optimistic to the ultra pessimistic. While there is no “miracle cure” that is going to work for everyone and bring back your hair to its most lush, there are certainly many successful treatments. Laser therapy and hair transplant have the highest success rate, although are on the expensive end of treatment. Drugs like Propecia are a successful treatment of hair loss, and other shampoos and lotions (such as Regaine) can also help stop or reverse hair growth in milder cases of hair loss.

Hair gel and hairspray can cause hair loss – Nop! There is no evidence to suggest they can cause balding. Also in this category of myth, over-shampooing, or washing does not cause hair loss either. However, the grain of truth in the myths is that over-mechanical utilisation of hair can weaken it. So things like using curling irons, or constantly pulling at your hair, can lead to an acceleration of existing hair loss.

Hair loss is from your mum’s side of the gene pool – While the primary baldness gene is on the X chromosome (the one men inherit from their mothers), research suggests that men who have a bald father are more likely to develop male pattern baldness than those who don’t.

Higher Testosterone Linked To Hair Loss – The inherited problem is a sensitivity to DHT (dihydrotestosterone). It is this that can cause hair loss in men and some women. However, taking synthetic testosterone can accelerate hair loss in men.

Hats Cause Baldness – Nop! They Don’t! So whether you wear a baseball cap or a bowler hat, you can dig it out of the cupboard again.

I Can Grow Back Dead Hair Follicles – Unfortunately not. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. Medication like Propecia, or laser therapy, can help hair follicles become thicker and healthier, but the only option for regrowth is a hair transplant.