Can Hair Loss Be Prevented?
Hair loss treatments and hair care products have always existed, and will continue to exist for as long as we do not have a safe and effective cure for pattern baldness. The question we always ask ourselves at the turn of each year is: Will the next twelve months bring us any closer to finding a cure for hair loss?
Although there still isn't a cure for hair loss, believe it or not, we are getting closer to it as each year passes by - the trouble is, most hair loss sufferers haven't got the time to hang around waiting for a cure. So, naturally, we look for safe alternatives in an attempt to slow down the balding process. Some alternative products and treatments have become very successful sellers on the market, and have proved to be quite effective in halting the process of hair loss.
So, taking into consideration your budget, your rate of hair fall and your lifestyle, we take a look at what your options are when it comes to beating hair loss.
Infrared Laser Comb/Brush
Budget: From £200
Norwood: 2-4
Laser combs
are handheld, low-intensity laser devices that allegedly stimulate the
growth of the hair follicle. The HairMax LaserComb and the X-5 are the
only two laser combs that are FDA approved. Although many doctors
are sceptical about these devices, there are also a lot of people who
claim they are effective and have helped them grow hair.
Finasteride
Budget: £30 per month
Norwood: 2-4
Finasteride (AKA Propecia) is a drug for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and male pattern baldness. It is a type II 5α-reductase inhibitor; 5α-reductase, an enzyme, converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
Hair Supplements
Budget: £30-50 per month
Norwood: 2-4
Through scientific studies, supplements can provide hair follicles with essential elements that pave the way for balding prevention and hair growth promotion. Natural supplements are far more popular than anything else in the hair treatment market due to their success rates and affordability. If you're on the hunt for an effective hair supplement then look out for key ingredients biotin (the growth agent), saw palmetto (the DHT blocker) and other key hair growth beneficiaries like green tea and grape seed extract.
Topical Solutions (Minoxidil)
Budget: £20-40 per month
Norwood: 2-4
Topical solutions have had a steady success rate within the hair loss market, with the FDA approved solution, Minoxidil (AKA Regaine), the most popular formula. Topical treatments come in various forms such as serums, shampoos, foams and sprays, and can provide hair follicles with the essential additives needed for prevention of balding and the promotion of healthier hair growth.
Hair Transplant
Budget: £10,000 - £30,000
Norwood: 4-6+
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