Hair loss is one of the common issues that affect many men and women in their thirties. A report from the American Hair Loss Association shows that more than 25% of men in the US suffer from this condition. Under normal circumstances, the human body should produce the same amount of hair strands as those shed up to prevent balding.

Hair loss or balding occurs when the body is unable to produce more hair strands and when the rate of shredding is very high. The leading causes of hair loss or thinning include medical conditions, hormonal changes, family history (hereditary), and medications.

Outlined here below are the conventional methods used to treat hair loss:

Hair Transplants

Hair transplant is one of the best treatment options for hair loss. This procedure involves moving the existing hair to the other areas with no hair or where one’s hair is thinning. A hair transplant is an outpatient procedure, and it can be done using various methods. On average, these procedures take about four to eight hours. These include:

Follicular Unit Strip Method/Surgery (FUSS)

This involves removing a strip of about one inch from the back of one scalp and setting it aside. This is followed by sewing back of the scalp. The sewn area cannot be noticed because it is hidden by the surrounding hair. The strip of the scalp is divided into numerous skin grafts to achieve the desired results. Every graft consists of one or a few hairs. The type of the graft chosen depends on the hair color, size of the thinning area or balding, and hair type.

Follicular Unit Extraction Method (FOE)

The back of the head should be shaven when performing this procedure. Individual hair follicles are then removed from the shaven area. All the dots left on the scalp are then covered by the hair around it. The area where the baldness is located should be thoroughly cleaned. Holes are then punched in the scalp area using needles. Hair follicles are placed in these holes to trigger hair growth.

Hair Loss/Thinning Prevention Drugs

This involves using clinically proven drugs to prevent hair loss in both men. These drugs are helpful in preventing the fall out of existing hair. You should start using these drugs immediately when you notice any sign of hair thinning. These drugs should not be used by women since they can lead to birth defects. Again, you should be very careful when applying them because they can easily be absorbed by the skin.…