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A Comparison of Baldness Remedy Options

First, you suffer from the setback of hair loss and then you have to face the daunting task of selecting an appropriate baldness remedy. This article attempts to help you narrow down your search by the comparison of hair loss treatment available in the market. Of course, you will discuss all available options with your doctor before going ahead with it. There are three methods of treating baldness. They are hair products such as drugs, transplants, wigs and hairpieces.

Hair Treatments & Products Compared

Hair loss products include medicines, solutions, shampoos, oils, conditioners and vitamin supplements for baldness prevention and cure. Let us compare the two most widely accepted remedies. The non-prescription drug Minoxidil or Rogaine is known to combat hair loss and even re-grow it. It has to be taken twice and regularly. As soon as you stop taking it, your balding will resume. It takes 4-6 months to show results. Side effects include irritation on scalp and hair growth on shoulder and ears. Finasteride or Propecia is a prescription drug in the form of pills for “males.” The results are visible in about 3-6 months. Side effects of this remedy for male pattern baldness can be impotence and a reduced libido.

Transplant Surgery

The comparatively most effective and advanced treatment is medical hair restoration. “Permanent” replacement or transplant replaces the bald areas of the scalp with the scalp skin having dense hair growth. Once grafted, it begins to grow after some time. This is a minor surgery and is done under local anesthesia. Hair transplant surgery requires more than one sitting depending upon the severity of hair loss. Side effects of this remedy could be scarring and infection in some patients.

Wigs & Toupees

Wigs, hairpieces or toupees are one-step and pocket friendly way to “disguise” female and male pattern baldness. Get a good customized toupee for yourself, put it on and you are ready to step out. However, it is a cosmetic remedy and does not compare to a surgical treatment for hair loss.

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