Experts Explain: Your Options For Fighting Thinning Hair

Getting professional and expert advice on the medical issues that afflict you, rather than trying to diagnose or resolve the problems yourself, can save you distress and time, making sure you receive the best treatment possible.

The same goes for thinning hair – seeking advice from those whose years of experience is sensible and opens your eyes to the routes available to you.

Here we will examine what the experts believe are the best options to combat thinning hair.

What do the experts say?

Medical experts will often refer to the amount of hair on your head or the condition it is in, by referencing the Norwood scale. Your hair is scored depending on how advanced your hair loss is so professionals know how best to treat you.

Many experts agree that Minoxidil is an effective and safe way to treat thinning hair.

Doctors seem to agree that this form of treatment is beneficial to most people, in either its topical or oral form, to not only halt any further hair thinning or loss but also stimulate the growth of new and healthy strands.

Finasteride is another widely known medication that studies have show is effective in halting hair loss.

For people who can’t take certain types of medication on offer, perhaps due to allergies or reactions, some home remedies may help.

Massaging the scalp, taking ginseng, and using aloe vera, fish oil or coconut oil could result in the desired regrowth of the thick hair you desire, but further research is needed on these natural remedies to determine their efficacy. 

Topical or oral treatment?

A lot of the time, this comes down to personal preference, but sometimes it’s necessary to use oral minoxidil, for example, when a topical appliance isn’t suitable.

Some believe that oral treatment is better because it won’t cause skin irritation like topical application could, and it is easier to use.

Oral Minoxidil may also be more effective, given certain enzymes that are required to stimulate hair growth may not be found on the scalp of every man. Instead, the capsule goes another route to the liver, where the enzyme is also found, to start the process that way. However, further research is needed on this mechanism to conclusively determine whether this affects the efficacy of the capsule version.

Are the medications safe and effective?

Minoxidil is a very effective and safe way of treating thinning hair or combating hair loss.

The cause of your thinning hair and how the medication works to rectify the issue is detailed online to provide all the information you need to make an informed decision on the best treatment for you.

If you would like personalised recommendations of hair loss treatments, take our free consultation today. 

All of our blog articles are reviewed for medical accuracy by our Medical Director before publication.

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