Hair Loss Products - A Guide to Hair Loss Products

As we age, hair loss or thinning hair naturally occurs to a certain degree. When it becomes more than just a few hairs, if it happens too quickly, or it's happening at a young age, a doctor should be consulted. It is likely that s/he will suggest various hair loss products that may halt or even reverse hair loss. Let's take a look at some causes and then the hair products that might benefit hair loss.

Causes of Hair Problems

Hormonal changes in women such as those that occur during pregnancy, child birth, menopause or the use of birth control can trigger thinning hair or balding. The hair will grow back once these changes are complete or birth control stopped but it will take time.

In almost everyone, balding may occur with serious illnesses or extremely high fevers. Here again, hair is likely to grow back after recovery is complete. Note however, that it could take months before you see re-growth.

Extreme stress, both physical and emotional, can also trigger your hair to fall out. One reason may be the development of nervous habits such as pulling on your hair, pulling it out, or the excessive rubbing of your scalp. If the stress is reduced, you may see new growth.

There are some medications/drugs that are known to cause hair loss. Though the incidence of this is rare in most cases, it is something you should be aware of.
Chemotherapy and radiation are known to cause hair loss and baldness. Once treatment is suspended, hair will grow back again but it will take some time.

Hair Loss Products

Rogaine (minoxidil) is a product that has two formulas one for women and one for men. It is a topical that is applied to the top of the head only, in men. Women apply to thinning areas on the head.

Propecia (finasteride) is an oral medication that is prescribed by a physician. It could yield results in just a few months however, if you don't see results within a 12 month period it is likely that you will gain no benefit from continuing its use. Some side effects do occur and they include possible sexual effects such as low sex drive and semen production. It can also adversely affect the results of a test called PSA (prostate-specific antigen).

Provillus is a natural supplement that treats hair loss and/or balding. There are two formulas- one for men and one for women. Both contain B-Complex vitamins such as B-6, Biotin also a B vitamin. The mineral magnesium is found in both formulas as well.
In the male formula, herbal extracts such as Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin. In the female formula, herbal extracts such as Horsetail is an active ingredient in this natural supplement.

There are sprays that give the appearance of hair with tiny synthetic fibers. Hair weaves, extensions, and wigs are used as well to give thickness to the hair or completely cover balding.

Conclusion

There is a variety of hair loss products available for use in dealing with thinning hair or balding. They include topical and oral prescribed medicines and natural supplements that are a blend of herbal extracts, vitamins, and minerals that are known to benefit hair loss.
Consultation with your doctor will help determine which method is most appropriate for your needs.

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