Hair Loss Treatments: Which Ones Are Worth Purchasing?

First, hair loss is not some kind of sickness. It is normal to be bald. What people don’t like is the appearance of a man that has lost hair. Some lose their hair only to some extent while others lose almost all of their hair. Still, for some, it starts earlier while for others it starts later. And for some, the rate of losing hair is faster as compared to those that lose hair very slowly. This condition of hair loss is hereditary and if your father has it, you are a good candidate to have it. Though we cannot say it happens 100 percent of the time.

So there are lots of hair loss treatments on the market, but which one should you choose? There are topical and oral medications for alopecia or hair loss. The foremost of which are finasteride and minoxidil. Finasteride is an oral drug prescribed for male pattern baldness. It is taken once a day. Users of finasteride have reported success in regrowing their hair; however, there are also reports about harmful side effects. Some men shared that they have experienced impotency, decreased sex drive, and testicular pains from using finasteride. I’d say that that’s a pretty harsh trade-off for regaining a full head of hair.

There’s also the option of herbal hair loss products, that is, shampoos and conditioners formulated with plant extracts and organic-based ingredients. After using it for some days, hair is noticed to be smoother and shinier. Also the scalp is rid of dryness, itchiness, or dandruff, if any.

There are many hair loss sufferers who have opted for the topical drug minoxidil. Minoxidil was initially used for hypertension, and hirsutism (hair growth) was a side effect of the treatment. So this drug was manufactured for hypertension but when the drug manufacturers found about this side effect of hair growth, they made a topical cream of that drug. Now it is available everywhere. Users of minoxidil have experienced remarkable growth of hair, but some have shared that they experienced negative side effects such as swelling of the face, itching of the scalp, and dizziness.

What about hair transplantation. It is much more expensive than any other hair loss treatment. Only a few people resort to this treatment due to the cost and expenses it entail. For treatments that are highly effective but not as expensive, you can opt for herbs such as aloe vera and essential oils from jojoba, lavender, and rosemary.