The Path To Hair Restoration

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Article Title: The Path To Hair Restoration

Author: Jerry Blackburn

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Normal hair loss is a common occurrence. At any given time,

approximately 10% of your hair is dormant and susceptible to

normal shedding. The problem is when the shedding is excessive.

It is when thinning hair becomes obvious that most people become

concerned with hair restoration options.

Some of the reasons of abnormal hair loss may include:

+ Health concerns such as major illness, fungal infections,

hypo or hyper thyroidism, and hormone imbalances;

+ Reaction to medications used to treat cancer, diabetes,

lupus, gout, birth control, and anti-depressants;

+ Improper hair care, including excessive use of chemicals and

blow-drying;

+ Genetics;

+ Poor diet, including too much fried and fatty foods, a lack

of fruits or green vegetables, and dehydration.

What are the options?

While an estimated 95% of all excessive hair loss is generic,

there is a chance a family doctor or a professional hairstylist

can provide the quickest and least expense answer to hair

restoration. A medical doctor can do a full physical, do the

appropriate blood work, and review medications and diet. He can

recommend changes that may help with hair regrowth. The

hairstylist can look at the condition of the hair and work up a

hair care routine that may correct the damage. This routine may

include hot oil treatments, scalp massage, and a change of

conditioner and shampoo. The stylist may also recommend a

haircut to reduce the appearance of thinning hair.

In the event the doctor or hairstylist is unable to assist in

reducing the hair loss back to normal levels, topical

minoxidil, marketed as Rogaine, was the first FDA approved

method of regrowing hair. To be effective, minoxidil is applied

to the scalp twice a day. It works best for those who are young

and have only recently begun to experience abnormal hair loss,

according to Pharmacia & Upjohn. Skeptics question whether the

product actually promotes as much new growth as it does reduce

the amount of loss.

Also available to sufferers of hair loss is the FDA-approved

finasteride, which is marketed as Propecia. Propecia works best

on male pattern baldness. Not only has it been proven to restore

hair growth, it also improves the thickness and strength of each

hair strand.

Often, Propecia, Rogaine, or a combination of both is used in

conjunction with hair transplants to optimize the hair

restoration process. The process of hair transplants involves

removing hair from the densely covered areas of the head and,

using a needle, implant those hairs to the thinning section of

the head.

Those suffering from male-pattern baldness may also choose a

scalp reduction. A scalp reduction is the surgical process of

removing large sections of the bald scalp, then the skin from

the densely haired sections of the head are stretched to

replace the area of scalp that is removed.

If medications and surgery seem too extreme, those suffering

from abnormal hair loss still have the option of wearing a

hairpiece. While no two toupees, or hairpieces, are created

equally, a toupee can look natural. Many who opt for the

hairpiece option join a " hair club, " which offer members

service that will keep their hairpieces cleaned, colored, and

offering the optimal fit.

Remember, all medications and surgical procedures involve a

certain amount of risk, and no hair restoration solution is

guaranteed to work. Before agreeing to a hair restoration

regime, consult with a doctor and know your risks.

Making the right hair restoration decision

Deciding whether hair restoration is right for you is a

personal decision. Some people are more concerned than others

with hair loss. Deciding which hair restoration method will

work best for you is something to discuss with a doctor who

specializes in treating hair loss. Many issues such as health,

habits, budget, and tolerance to pain will need to be

considered before creating a plan of action.

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