By Dr. Pat Lane

A dermatologist is a doctor who is trained to diagnose conditions that affect our skin, hair, and nails. Dermatologists treat over 3,000 skin conditions, including acne, psoriasis, and skin cancer. They are trained to carry out skin grafts, laser treatments, the excision of lesions, and more.  Dermatologists can also specialise in hair. They can get to the root of the problem, and in many cases, successfully treat hair loss.

Over 60 million people suffer from some stage of hair loss in the U.S. alone. With approximately 320 million people in the U.S., and at least 20% of them under the age of 30 in 2014, that means that over 1 in 5 Americans are losing their hair, with men representing a much higher percentage of hair loss victims.

If left untreated, it will continue to progress until most, or all, of your hair is gone. That’s why men and women are eager to find the best hair growth products available, products that work instead of making big promises that don’t deliver legitimate results.

In this post, in no particular order, I’ll run through what I think are the nine best treatments for hair loss available. I’ll cover the full range of hair loss treatments – shampoos, minoxidil formulas, tablets, and tools.

A. Regaine for Men (Minoxidil)

Regaine® Foam (Minoxidil) is the first and only scientifically proven foam hair loss treatment to help stop and even reverse hereditary hair loss, working deep down at the root. 9/10 men said they kept or regrew hair after 16 weeks use. It is important you keep applying your Regaine® morning and night, like you would brushing your teeth, so your hair continues to grow. When used twice daily, clinically visible results can be seen as early as 8 weeks. Branded as Rogaine in the USA.

B. Regaine for Women (Minoxidil) 

Regaine® for Women Foam once-a-day is the first and only clinically proven foam for women’s hair regrowth. It is scientifically proven to help stop and even reverse hereditary hair loss. Regaine® for Women Foam was developed in over 6 years of research in five countries. It is clinically proven to regrow hair in 8 out of 10 women who apply it once daily. Branded as Rogaine in the USA.

C. Nizoral Anti-dandruff Shampoo

Nizoral anti-dandruff shampoo not only treats and prevents dandruff, but also the inflammation associated with dandruff, relieving scalp redness and itching. Its targeted action specifically treats the underlying cause of dandruff, yet it is pleasantly gentle to your hair and odour free. Preventing dandruff is also an effective way to prevent excess hair shedding. Conditioning the scalp makes it less likely for hair to be damaged and prone to shedding.

D. Propecia/Proscar (Finasteride) 

Finasteride, sold under the brand names Proscar and Propecia among others, is a medication mainly used to treat an enlarged prostate or hair loss in men. It can also be used to treat excessive hair growth in women and as a part of hormone therapy for transgender women. It is taken by mouth. It can be effective, however, there are risks of negative side-effects, such as impotence, low sex drive, outbreak of spots, mental health issues, and mood swings.

E. Alpecin C1 Shampoo

Alpecin Caffeine Shampoo (for men) stimulates hair growth directly at the roots. Washing your hair daily with C1 immediately provides the hair roots with the activating caffeine ingredient, which can be detected after being left on for as little as 120 seconds. If left on for longer, more caffeine will be absorbed into the scalp.

F. Plantur 39 Shampoo 

Plantur 39 Caffeine Shampoo (for women) is a formula for fine and brittle hair - with premature hair loss. This shampoo can be used as a treatment for thin hair, as it adds thickness, texture and volume to the strands. It has fast become the most popular caffeine based shampoo for women. 

G. HR23+ Hair Restoration Supplement 

Made from key 23 key ingredients, HR23+ is a multi-vitamin hair restoration supplement that is designed to reduce hair loss in men and women suffering from early stages of baldness and thinning hair. HR23+ is Europe's #1 multi-vitamin hair supplement, and it is frequently recommended by hair clinics and industry professionals.Male and female users have seen visible results in their hair after just a few weeks of using HR23+.

H. Revivogen Scalp Therapy Hair Serum

Dr. Khadavi's hair growth serum, Scalp Therapy, creates the foundation for your complete hair rejuvenation. Formulated with the strongest natural inhibitors of 5-alpha-reductase and Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the root cause of hair loss in men and women - Applying Scalp Therapy once daily will reduce shedding and prevent future hair loss. Scalp Therapy also delivers two hair follicle growth stimulators to promote new hair growth in thinning areas.

I. Derma Roller

If you've never seen one, a derma roller is a small roller covered in tiny needles that can range in length from 0.25mm to 1.5mm. When rolled over the scalp or hairline, it creates tiny punctures that can make it easier for the medicinal qualities of topical and oils to reach the hair follicles. These wounds also need to heal, and as they repair, they produce protein and collagen, which helps stimulate hair growth.