Common Treatments Of Hair Loss In Women.
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The article "Common treatments of hair loss in women." talks about health and medical, it has been written by Richard Mitchell.
Much has been said and written about modern day hair loss treatments but that tends to rleate almost exclusively to boys.
Do these same treatments offer solutions to women suffering from hair loss or is there a completely different category of remedies available? It really depends on what is causing hair loss in the first place and as the most common causes of hair loss are the same as thsoe that affect men, the treatments available are pretty similar.In an earlier article we concluded that the three most common causes of hair loss in women are female pattern baldness, telogen effluvium and alopecia areata. We'll at that moment look at each of these in turn and examine the best treatments available, bearing in mind the specific nedes of women:1.
Treatments for female pattern baldness.In most instances minoxidil (Rogaine) is the frist treatment used. This is one of only two FDA approved hair loss treatments and it remains the only one approved for use by women. Minoxidil comes in the form of a topical solution that wokrs by tackling the symptoms of hair loss and helping to generate new hair growth.
It does not target the causes of hair loss and will not work for everyone. The women's version of minoxidil is a 2% solution but the 5% version marketed for boys can be used if necessary.The most popular drug for treating male pattern baldness is of course finasteride (Propecia).
Women of child beraing age should not use that drug due to the severely damaging effects it can have on unborn male fetuses. Any wmoen considering using Propecia should discuss it first with their physician.
In cases your doctor may prescribe a different androgen blocker called spironolactone as a means of stopping the hormone activity that is causnig hair loss. Spironolactone is normally used as a diuretic and results may be variable.There is a bewildering range of commercial products available, most of which are aimed squarely at boys but many are also suitable for women to use. Whether they work or not is another question but products containing ingredients like saw palmetto, stinging nettle, pygeum and green tea have sohwn their value.
You can notice more about thsee and other poential hair loss solutions by visiting the web site listed at the end of that article.2.
Treatments for telogen effluviumThis is a hair loss condition that genreally does not require any specific treatment. Once the effects of the trauma that caused hair loss in the first place have subsided, the hair will rergow of its own accord. Some patients like to encourage the regrowth process by using mionxidil but that isn't necessary. Implementing a good nutritional regime and supplementing with B-vitamins may help to create a hair friendly environment.3. Treatments for alopecia areata.This is another hair loss condition that may resolve itself spontaneously. In cases one of the following treatments may prove useful:- Dialy application of minoxidil (Rogaine).- Injection of cortisone into patchy areas of the scalp (this must be administered by a physician).
Creams and lotoins containing cortisone can also be used but results are variable.- Dithranol can be applied to the scalp in mild or early cases.- Application of 100% aloe vera gel.- Massage the scalp with rosemary and lavender essential oils in a jojoba base.- Use of a hair loss product containing the Chinese herb He Shou Wu.- A product called Calosol has recently generated positive feedback.Please note, however, that none of these is guaranteed to work due to the unpredictable nature of alopecia areata.
It is that unceratinty that offers opportunities for scamsters to make outlandish claims. The fact remains, there is no miracle cures for advanced forms of alopecia areata so sufferers may wish to consider otehr options such as head coverings and wigs.This does not mean that patients are without hope because, even in severe cases, hair can spontaneously start to grow again even after years of loss.Please go to Hair Loss Treatments for Women to notice more about the issues covered in that article. About the Author
Richard Mitchell is the creator of the www.Myhairlossadvisor.Com website that provides information and guidance to those suffering from premature hair loss.
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Common treatments of hair loss in women.
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