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Alopecia Hair Loss Treatment
Facts About Alopecia Hair Loss Treatment
The options for alopecia hair loss treatment have
expanded dramatically in recent years, thanks to a great deal of research
and investigation into hair loss disease and management. There are many
reasons why a person may experience alopecia, or common loss of hair, and
the treatment options will vary depending on the underlying cause.
Before pursuing any treatment for alopecia, it is important to confirm that
it is indeed the cause of a person’s hair loss. There are other diseases and
conditions that can cause a man or a woman to lose hair (such as diabetes,
autoimmune disorders, menopause, and more) and if left untreated can lead to
more serious health issues. Treating an underlying disease can often reverse
the process of losing hair right along with improving overall health and
well-being.
The first step is to see a doctor for an accurate diagnosis of the reasons
(such as a disease) behind hair loss. Experts estimate that up to 90% of all
balding experienced by men is due to androgenetic alopecia, more commonly
called male pattern baldness. In
most of these cases, there are ways to treat the scalp and follicles in
order to stimulate regrowth. The two most common treatments are minoxidil
and finasteride.
Rogaine – Effective for Male and Female
Hair Loss Treatment
Minoxidil, marketed under the brand name Rogaine, is a topical treatment
that is FDA approved to treat baldness due to the common hair loss disease
alopecia. Applied to the scalp daily, it can stimulate regrowth over the
course of several months. Rogaine is the only over-the-counter hair loss product
proven effective and safe for use by both men and women suffering from this
disease.
Propecia - Not Approved for Hair Loss
in Women
Finasteride, marketed under the brand name Propecia, is a prescription-only
oral medication. It is FDA approved for treatment of common alopecia in men
only. Women who are experiencing loss or thinning of their hair cannot use
Propecia because it can cause serious birth defects (although it does not
cause any disease in women). In fact, the FDA strongly recommends that any
woman who is or could become pregnant should not even handle Propecia
tablets, as the medication can be absorbed through the skin.
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