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Do Hair Loss Treatments Work?
by April Maguire
If you or someone you know would like to learn more about hair loss and how to treat it, please feel free to schedule a consultation or contact one of our representatives today!
Losing your hair is a part of life. Whether you realize it or not, most of us lose between 100 and 200 hairs a day. The problem comes when those hairs stopped being replaced at the same rate that they're being lost, leading to thinning and eventually baldness. No matter how you look at it, the numbers aren't pretty. By the age of 60, roughly 80 percent of men have a noticeable amount of loss, and women don't fare much better, with more than 70% experiencing significant shedding or loss by the same age.
In light of all this hair loss, millions of people around the world are looking for a cure. But do the most common options on the market actually work? Let's take a look.
Rogaine
Probably the most common hair loss treatment is Rogaine, an over-the-counter topical solution that is applied directly to the scalp. According to its manufacturers, when used daily Rogaine stimulates follicles, inducing more hair growth and correcting baldness. Results from numerous studies show that Rogaine does actually work for most people, either by helping new hairs to grow or stopping hair loss in its tracks. However, even if you continue using Rogaine as directed, these benefits may stop at any time without warning.
Propecia
Unlike Rogaine, Propecia comes in pill form and it works by preventing testosterone from causing androgenic alopecia. In studies, researchers have found that it can curb hair loss, but it doesn't help to regrow hair that's been gone for several years. And even though it was once only available to men, doctors have started prescribing it to women as well.
Dietary Supplements
There is a school of thought that says certain supplements, such as biotin, can spur new hair growth and correct baldness. Unfortunately, scientific studies to date haven't found enough evidence to back up this claim. While biotin can make your existing hair stronger and healthier, it looks like it doesn't have the ability to cure hair loss.
Platelet-Rich Plasma
A relatively new treatment for hair loss, platelet-rich plasma injections involves a medical professional removing your own blood, spinning it in a centrifuge until the plasma is isolated, then injecting it into the scalp at the site of hair loss. So far, early research indicates that this treatment may actually jump-start dormant follicles and get them to start producing new hairs. On the downside, however, the treatment is fairly expensive, and will likely set you back between $3,000 and $5,000.
Even though hair loss is one of the most common problems on the planet, scientists are yet to come up with a guaranteed cure. Until they do, there are options on the market that may work for you, so they're probably worth trying. After all, what do you have to lose?
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