Treatment to Thicken Hair?

Yes, there are many different types of treatments to thicken the hair on the scalp. However, the real answer to this question depends on the cause of hair loss. Hair loss due to pattern baldness can by treated by minoxidil, finasteride, or hair transplant. Hair loss due to malnourishment or stress is best reversed through improved diet, vitamins, and sufficient sleep. And there are many different causes and respective treatments in between. Thyroid dysfunction, hormonal imbalance, scarring... more

Several medications can improve the thickness of your hair, including oral finasteride (Propecia, for men) and topical minoxidil (Rogaine). They are both safe and very effective in increasing the caliber of your hair and increasing the time it spends in the actively growing phase. Just remember both require 6-8 months to start to appear full. Don't give up after a few weeks! Some other products can be applied directly to the scalp to help increase the appearance of density. Toppik,... more

Tthere are certainly things you can do to not "damage" your hair and those things are avoid harsh chemicals, avoid the chemicals that are often found in coloring agents, treat your hair gently and avoid traction ie pulling on the hair shafts by pulling the hair back, used soft gentle approach to brushing with wide tooth combs, do not over wash, do not over condition and do not over treat with hair products, sprays, and gels. From a medical perspective, if you are concerned... more