One thing that both men and women tend to worry about as they age is hair loss. Hair loss can make you feel less confident and ashamed of how you look. There are many ways to combat hair loss and help regrow areas that have started thinning, which can help build up your self esteem and make you feel proud to show off a full head of hair. When looking into hair loss treatments, it’s important to ask questions about what to expect, what the treatments are, and how the treatment works.
Learning About Combatting Hair Loss
Hair loss is very common and can affect just about anyone. Hair loss has many causes, including:
- Hormonal changes
- Age
- Diabetes
- Childbirth
- Certain medications
- Heredity
- Stress
- Poor nutrition
- Thyroid problems
- Lupus
When you’re looking to target hair loss, your aesthetic surgeon will have a lot of questions to figure out which form of treatment may be best for you. It’s important for them to evaluate your scalp and find out what treatments you might be eligible for. The common hair loss treatments include:
- Rogaine
- Prescription oral medication
- PRP treatment
- Steroid injections
- Hair transplant
- Laser therapy
Each treatment works differently, but most are designed to help stimulate the body’s natural growing process. PRP uses platelet-rich plasma that is derived from your own blood to stimulate the scalp and encourage hair growth in specific areas. The blood is spun around in a device to separate the plasma from the blood and is injected into specific areas in your scalp where you’re trying to encourage hair growth. Depending on the treatment you receive for hair growth, you may start noticing results within four to six months.
Contact Us Today.
Find out how you can regain a fuller head of hair. Contact Megan Eisel, PA-C, CAQ-Derm in Dubuque, IA, at (563) 900-8922 to learn more about hair loss treatments.
