Prescription and Non-prescription Products for Hair Loss Treatment

Hair loss is a burden endured by many people, men and women alike, and can be a true source of anxiety and embarrassment for those of us not ready to this condition. Even worse, and more shocking are the younger cases where the process starts prior to even reaching thirty years old. So what are your options if you are one of these persons, losing your hair before your time?

The main hair loss solution is to try one of the products that quite a few decent companies now produce, both in prescription and non-prescription form. While a ‘magic pill’ that can fearlessly promise one who takes it will re-grow their hair has still not been developed, there are some very promising and effective treatments currently on the market and also in development.

Propecia, Rogaine (Minoxidil), Avacor, Procerin, Caproxen and Provillus are a number of the leading prescription and non-prescription hair loss products on the marketplace at the moment. They have all provided varying levels of success in re-growing their consumer’s hair. Because the demand for these products is so enormous, a lot of non-prescription alternatives have been launched in an attempt to present men and women a less expensive and opportune alternative to re-grow hair and prevent more hair loss.

In addition to prescription and non prescription products, there are a number of vitamins that have been particularly prepared for both the treatment of thinning hair and to encourage the speedy growth of strong, healthy, shiny hair. These vitamins are usually a varying mixture of a number of key amino acids, biotin, vitamins B6, E, and zinc. Many people who take vitamins of this nature do report that they grow thicker, more lustrous and healthy hair. But if your goal is to in fact re-grow hair and not just thicken thinning hair, then you would probably want to think about a more serious supplement or solution, which in particular will help combat balding.

Here’s a tip to help encourage hair growth – massage the scalp. This is a very old hair stylist tip to aid in stimulating the follicles, to clear any blocked oil glands in the scalp, and to aid in promoting a healthier scalp. Plus, it’s relaxing and it feels good, so it’s not such a chore!

Hair loss solutions and supplements can vary from expensive to very cheap, and proven and non-proven. You have to use your discretion and do a little research on the internet, or by reading consumer reviews, testimonials and surveys to see what in fact ought to work best for your circumstances. Some Manufacturers present money back guarantees or some sort or money back for unused products.

Now, let’s talk about being practical in stopping future hair loss. Over and over, the primary reason for early pattern baldness is genetic, but it can also be caused by a hormonal imbalance of the male or female hormones, known as androgens and estrogens. Correcting a hormonal imbalance time and again can stop baldness. This example can be seen in women who become aware of hair loss soon after they’ve had a baby. The reason for this is a fall in hormones that kept much more hair on the head than usual throughout pregnancy because the levels of this hormone are uncommonly high at this time.

Some drugs can also cause or accelerate hair loss. Usually these drugs are blood thinners, gout medication, chemotherapy medications for cancer, too much vitamin A, birth control pills and antidepressants. Stay away from tight or “pulling” hairstyles similar to high or tight ponytails and cornrows, and also avoid harsh chemical treatments such as perms and other potentially unstable, harmful hair treatments.

Classic hair loss products, prescription and non-prescription, usually take about six months before you can tell they are functioning, so patience is a must. Unfortunately, there is no quick way to the treatment of baldness. As long as you are comfortable with your chosen solution, and have planned a preventative and maintenance course of action, that’s really all that matter.