Treating and Preventing Hair Loss
Posted on 27. Apr, 2009 by Valerie in Cosmetic Imperfections
Hair loss is a common occurrence for many people. While typically associated with ageing, hair loss can occur for a number of reasons from medication to illness and even stress. Treating and preventing hair loss depends on the cause of the condition, but the next few paragraphs will help you better understand what you can do to help with hair loss.
For medication related hair loss, often a simple change to a new medication is enough to reverse the symptoms. While this is the case for many, some medications can not be switched due to a medical need for the drug. In the case of chemotherapy related hair loss, while wigs and caps may work during treatment to mask hair loss it is typically not until after treatment ends that hair growth restarts.
There are also drugs such as minoxodil that can help treat hair loss. Corticosteroid treatments help the problem in people who have a condition known as alopecia areata. Each treatment is determined by the cause of your hair loss, and not all methods work in all cases.
Home remedies can be helpful for a vast number of people experiencing hair loss. Whether your hair is falling out due to stress, diet, or even being too rough with it, you can take steps at home. Eating a balanced and protein rich diet can be especially helpful in preventing hair loss, as can maintaining a stress free lifestyle when possible. It is also important to not be too rough with your hair, shampooing at most once daily and drying gently with a towel or a blow dryer on a low setting. Brushing hair only when it is dry prevents breakage as does eliminating frequent use of dyes and other chemicals.
Hair loss is embarrassing for many people, but it is quite common. While many cases of hair loss can be treated at home, there are a number of cases that require treatment from a doctor. If your hair loss is related to a medical condition or does not respond to home care, it is recommended to see a medical hair loss professional to discuss the cause and treatment of this problem.
