If you have been dealing with hair loss and are looking for solutions this article is going to give you basic facts. There are many ways of dealing with hair loss. One is to face hair loss as something that is beautiful and embrace the baldness and other ways are to explore various hairstyles that minimize or cover the thinning or baldness. Other ways of dealing with hair loss include hair loss products, hair regrowth and replacement, hair transplants and laser hair solutions.
Common hair loss products men can use include propecia, which is a DHT inhibitor used for long term maintenance or for slight regrowth. This medication inhibits the creation of DHT in your body. This medication can be used in combination with minoxidil.

Minoxidil can be used by both males and females and is a growth stimulant. It does not inhibit the cause of thinning hair, which is DHT in the body, but it does stimulate hair growth.

Tricomin can be used by both males and females and is both a growth stimulant and a SOD because this medication can condition the scalp and also stimulate regrowth of hair. Tricomin can be used with minoxidil and propecia.

Lasercomb can be used by both males and females and can stimulate new hair growth and thicken the appearance of hair. The FDA has approved the use of the lasercomb as a cosmetic device used for the thickening appearance of hair.

Toppik is used to hide thinning hair and both men and women use this product. COUVRe is another hair concealer, which can be used with toppik. COUVRe can also be used on males and females.

Women may want to speak with their doctor about hormone replacement therapy when hormones are related to the cause of their hair loss. Women with alopecia areata may benefit from steroid injections to stimulate growth.

Oral spironolactone has been used on women to stop or reverse hair loss when hormone imbalance is suspected to be the cause of the hair loss. This medication can be used along with Rogaine for women.

Children can suffer from hair loss too. Fungal infections are common in children especially boys. Physical damage to the hair from chemicals, excessive hairstyling and too much tension being applied to the scalp from using tight braiding materials, barrettes, ponytail holders and barrettes can cause damage to the hair.

Your doctor is your best source for common solutions to hair loss so when you notice a pattern of hair loss do not hesitate, call your doctor to discuss your hair loss concerns. Another source of hair loss solutions are hair loss support groups. No one needs to suffer from hair loss alone. There are plenty of support groups in your community and online. 

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