hair transplantsI know, it is not only a men’s problem. Women suffer from this condition as well. In order to help, I noted here some drugs and possible solution like hair transplants that could help dealing with hair fall issues. These drugs should not be self-administered, rather, consult a physician first for a professional medical advice.

Dutasteride is a drug that was originally developed to treat prostate gland enlargement. It improves hair growth by the same mechanism as finasteride. Though trials have been conducted and its efficacy has been shown, the safety profile of this drug with regards to its use as an anti-hair loss drug has not been firmly established.

Ketoconazole is an antifungal drug that is used for the treatment of dandruff. Dandruff has been found to increase hair loss because of inflammation of the hair follicles. A fungus called Malassezia is naturally found on the skin. However, for some sensitive individuals, an immune reaction results when this microorganism is present in the sebum or oil secreted by the scalp. This inflammation causes dandruff and hair loss which both decrease with the application of ketoconazole. It is available as a shampoo and is used only twice a week.

Minoxidil remains as the main drug for treating baldness. Today, it is often combined with the other drugs to create a synergistic effect. This simply means that minoxidil works better with the other drugs, while the other drugs also seem to be more effective in solving the problem of hair loss. If the problem is still not solved, then that is the only time that more radical treatments such as hair transplants, which are surgical, can be done.

Once again, these should be taken in conjunction with your physician’s advice.


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