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What Options Do I Have for Hair Restoration?
My hair is thinning, and I don't want to go bald. What treatments are available to stop hair loss and restore hair?
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Today, there are several options for hair restoration...
Today, there are several options for hair restoration including surgical and non-surgical restoration.
One of the simplest options is simple wearing a hairpiece. There are many options for hairpieces available and some of them are quite natural appearing. The problem is that they are not permanent, will not grow, and have the possibility of detaching.
So what are the other options – medications and surgery.
Medications for hair loss Topical minoxidil (Rogaine) and oral finasteride...
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Hair loss treatment Options for Men and Women
Hair loss treatment options for men and women:
Men
Rogaine (topical medication, somewhat works)
Propecia (pill medication)
LEDs (laser treatment)
Follicular unit hair transplant (surgery)
Women
Rogaine
Spironolactone (pill medication)
LEDs
Follicular unit hair transplant
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Options for Hair Restoration
Medications are available like Propecia and Rogaine. They can be employed to help prevent further hair loss. And they can also help encourage hair growth in the crown area. However, they are not very effective for growing hair in the hairline area.
You might want to speak to a hair transplant surgeon to see if you are a candidate for a restoration procedure. Results would be permanent.
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Options for hair restoration - medications and FUE approaches
Be careful on all the stuff you find on the internet. It is best to go with FDA cleared medications. And the same for FDA cleared approaches like hair restoration using Neograft FUE or Artas Robot hair transplants.
Houston Dermatologist
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Treatment for hair restoration
The best science around is the drug propecia which reduces the amount of hair loss in patients. The drug does not always grow new hair but is highly effective in controlling hair loss. There are many other products on the market but the only one that has science is rogaine.
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Medical and Surgical Options for Hair Restoration
I would set up an evaluation or consultation to discuss your concern with a physician who specializes in hair loss. They will evaluate the severity of your hair loss and formulate treatment options. I always recommend Propecia (for men) to prevent further hair loss and to stimulate new hair growth. However, if the hair loss is severe enough medication alone won’t take care of the problem. In that case, hair transplant surgery may be a good choice.
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There are many treatments available for hair thinning including both surgical and non-surgical
There are many treatments available for hair thinning including both surgical and non-surgical hair restoration options. A board-certified dermatologist should first evaluate the cause of your hair loss to determine the best treatment for your unique case. Non-surgical treatments may include red light therapies, topical or oral medications including finasteride and minoxidil, or compound prescriptions. Some of these treatments may provide additional hair growth; all of...
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Atlanta Dermatologic Surgeon
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Hair is starting to thin. The writing is on the wall.
Some of your treatment depends on your age.
For young people (<25 yo) you should get started on something that will prevent further loss at the very least. Propecia is an excellent medication, safe to use long-term and well tolerated. The downside of this medication is it needs to be used pretty much forever. If you stop using, your hair loss will resume. Rogaine is an excellent adjunct, but if you are choosing one or the other, go with...
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Hair today, gone tomorrow
There are several methods to restore or replace hair. (This assumes that there are no medical causes for your hair loss)
Topical solutions to help maintain hair.
Minoxidil (Rogaine): increases the blood flow to hair follicles
Propecia (finasteride): blocks the breakdown product of testosterone that causes hair loss
2. Surgical solutions to replace hair.
Mini and micro grafts with a donor strip method or follicular...
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Options for Hair Replacement
I will assume you are male; men experience alopecia far more than women. Because you apparently are just starting to experience progressive hair loss, medical treatment with oral propecia is a reasonable choice. If you have good results you must take the medication the rest of your life. I personally am not a fan of rogaine. Surgical choices include hair transplants or rotation flaps such as the Fleming/Mayer Flap. Select a physician who uses all techniques. Do not forget that quality...
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