Examples Of Hair Loss Treatment DE

By Mark Patterson


There are some forms of hair loss which are temporary, such as that which results because of chemotherapy. Other forms are permanent like when it happens because of old age. This might not need treatment. The loss of hairs may cause emotional distress which is why many individuals will seek treatment. In consideration of hair loss treatment DE residents have many options available. In some cases, treating the underlying cause of baldness will revive hair regrowth and solve the problem.

The use of medications is one of the ways to get treatment. An example of a medication is known as minoxidil and is approved by the FDA. It is in lotion form and can be used by both men and women. It is purchased from pharmacies without prescription. It is supposed to be applied on the scalp daily. Stronger versions have been found to be more effective than mild ones.

When stronger versions are used, there is possibility of side effects like itchiness or dryness of the areas affected. The medication needs to be used over a number of months so that results are realized. Balding will resume in the event that usage is stopped. If there was any hair re-growing, it falls two months after treatment stops. The other medication that can be used is finasteride, but it is for men only. It is available on private prescription and comes as a tablet which is taken daily.

It works through prevention of the hormone testosterone from being converted into dihydro-testosterone. It is this hormone which causes shrinking of hair follicles and thus blocking its production will allow follicles to get back to their normal size. It will take between 3 to 6 months to see effects. Balding resumes within 6 to 12 months after treatment stops. Side effects are never common but a few users have experienced loss of sex drive or erectile dysfunction.

Surgery is an option that works and can thus be considered. People considering surgical options are those suffering from male or female pattern baldness. Surgery is normally used only when less invasive procedures have failed to bear fruit. Success of surgery depends the surgeon because like any surgical procedure, there are possible complications.

One of the surgical options is hair transplant. It is done under local anesthesia. It involves removing small scalp pieces from areas that have lots of hairs. The extracted piece is divided into groups of hairs that are then grafted into sections without hairs. Several sessions are required which should be 12 months apart.

There is also scalp reduction whereby there will be removal of pieces of bald scalp fro the crown or top of the head. The aim is to move hairy sections closer to each other. The loose skin is cut then stitched back together. This can also be done using tissue expansion.

Tissue expansion is whereby a balloon is placed below the scalp. It is then inflated over several weeks so that the skin is expanded in stages. The balloon is finally removed. The procedure is not used for male pattern baldness.




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