Treatment plan for baldness and thinning hair

Most of us are still trying to establish what kind of treatment plan works best for our balding problems. The hair loss treatment market continues to grow and is now estimated to be worth well over £2 billion. So, with a wide array of products to choose from, here we have come up with a hair loss treatment plan that might just work for you...

a - Hair invigorating shampoo

Start (or end) your day with a good shampoo that contains excellent hair ingredients.  We'd recommend trying Biotin & Collagen Shampoo by OGX - one of the best on the market, and very affordable at just £7 per bottle.  This thick solution will act at the root of your hair, helping promote healthy growth and strengthen any weakened strands.  This shampoo offers exceptional value for money.

b - Hair vitamins

Feed your hair with the best multi-vitamin supplement out there, HR23+ hair capsules.  This potent yet safe formula is packed full of hair health ingredients such as folic acid, green tea extract, biotin, and other key vitamins, along with DHT blcoking properties such as saw palmetto.  Taking the right vitamins should be an essential part of your hair care routine if you are serious about holding onto your hair for longer.

c - Leave in conditioner

Redken Extreme Anti-Snap Treatment is a leave-in conditioning treatment designed to solve problems with hair that is prone to breaking or splitting, and for heat styled hair. It works by smoothing the hair cuticle and reduces friction from brushing that can damage the hair. Hair is strengthened and less likely to split, break or snap, and become dry and damaged. Redken Extreme Anti-Snap Treatment has an exclusive Interbond Conditioning System with a complex of proteins, lipids and ceramide to help strengthen and reinforce the cuticle, as well as protective resurfacing.

d - A topical serum

A lot of people like to mix it up when it comes to treating their hair.  We would suggest adding a topical serum to your treatment plan, to compliment the other products you are using.  there are a number of good topical serums for treating baldness, but we would suggest trying LA Science Serum.  It contains a good range of ingredients, it's safe and relatively affordable.

Do treatments for baldness actually work?

Baldness affects over 60% of men and over 40% of women by the age of 40.  The issue of hair loss is clear, but can it be treated, and if so, how effectively?   The effectiveness of treating hair loss depends on a number of different factors.  We take a look at each of these factors, and establish how effective hair loss treatments can be.

Stage if hair loss

The main factor to consider is what stage of baldness you are suffering with. The best way to know what stage you are suffering with, is to measure yourself against the Norwood Hamilton Scale if you are male, or the Savin Scale if you are female.

Related articles:  The Norwood Scale  ;  The Savin Scale.

If you suffer from early stages of alopecia then you will have a better chance of treating the problem more effectively than if you are suffering with more advanced stages of thinning hair.  The thing to remember is: The earlier you tackle hair fall, the better chance you will have of treating the issue.  The vast majority of treatments on the market clearly state that they are designed for patients who suffer from early stages of balding. 

Type of Hair Loss

The majority of us suffer from androgenic alopecia (male/female pattern baldness), therefore treatments for this hair loss type are pretty easy to come by.  However, there are also other forms of alopecia that are not as easy to treat. Other forms of alopecia include:

Involutional alopecia is a natural condition in which the hair gradually thins with age. More hair follicles go into the resting phase, and the remaining hairs become shorter and fewer in number.

Alopecia areata often starts suddenly and causes patchy hair loss in children and young adults, and can lead to complete baldness.  But fear not, most patients regrow the lost hair within 18 months.

Alopecia universalis causes all body hair to fall out, including the eyebrows, eyelashes, and pubic hair. Treatments for this condition as very few and far between.

Trichotillomania is a psychological disorder in which a person pulls out one's own hair.

Telogen effluvium is temporary hair thinning over the scalp that occurs because of changes in the growth cycle of hair. A large number of hairs enter the resting phase at the same time, causing hair shedding and subsequent thinning.

Scarring alopecias result in permanent loss of hair. Inflammatory skin conditions (cellulitis, folliculitis, acne), and other skin disorders (such as some forms of lupus and lichen planus) often result in scars that destroy the ability of the hair to regenerate. Hot combs and hair too tightly woven and pulled can also result in permanent hair loss.

Genetics

When it comes to treating alopecia, our genetics play a big part - this can either be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on how well we react to certain treatments or products. The most popular choice of treatments for hair fall are natural multi-vitamin hair supplements.  The problem is, a particular product or ingredient could work well for one individual but have the complete opposite effect on another person.  Results will vary with each individual.

Related articles:  Supplements For Treating Hair Loss ;  How Much Should You Spend on a Hair Supplement?

The most effective way to solve this problem is to go through a phase of trial and error.  Try a range of supplements, vitamins and ingredients, and keep a record of what works best for your hair.  You'll gain a clearer understanding of exactly what works best for you and what doesn't.

Simple Ways to Counter Hair Loss

Tackling thinning hair doesn't have to be a long and expensive process.  There are simple ways in which you can counter the rate of hair fall, easily and effectively.

Living a healthy lifestyle can play a significant role in the health of your strands.  Eating well and getting lots of exercise can benefit your locks more than you might think.   It's like with anything really - the better you treat your body, the better condition it will be in. The same goes for your hair.

Please read the two articles suggested below for an insight into foods and ingredients that can help prevent balding and promote healthy hair growth... 

Suggested articles:  10 Foods That Prevent Hair Loss  ;  Ingredients That Promote Healthy Hair Growth