Hair Loss Treatment

There is not cure for hair loss. But the different types of treatment are available to hide hair loss or promote hair growth. Hair loss can treat with several medications such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, anthralin and corticosteroids creams or lotions. In some cases, hair loss is treated by surgical procedures or wigs.

Surgical treatment

Androgenetic alopecia (the form of hair loss) can be treated with scalp reduction surgery and hair transplants. The tiny plugs of skin are taken by cosmetic surgeon or a dermatologist, from the back side of head, during transplantation. These tiny plugs are transplanted by the bald sections.

Surgery treatment is very expensive and painful to treat hair loss. There are some possible risks of this treatment such as scarring and infection. If someone is interested in this type of treatment, consider only cosmetic or plastic surgeons, board-certified dermatologists. Before starting any types of treatment, make sure about the all treatment options and the causes of hair loss. The price of hair transplantation ranges from $ 2000 to $ 10000.

Artificial hair replacement (hairpieces and wigs)

There is an alternative treatment available to treat the hair loss such as hair pieces or wigs. People can be used this treatment to cover either temporary or permanent hair loss. There are various types of natural-looking hairpieces or wigs available in the market. It is very easy to affix hair pieces on the head to cover hair loss. The artificial hair pieces or wigs can be worn by people during sleeping, showers or swimming or enjoying the other sports game. These can be removed and affixed every 2 to 4 weeks.

Steps to affix wigs or hair pieces

• Firstly, determine the hair loss area and then design wigs or hair pieces according to area. Then, affix it carefully on the bald area.

• Affix the hair pieces carefully so it does look naturally.

• People should tie the hair in a direction that allows it so the hairstyle does not look like artificial.

How to maintain hair pieces?  

People should clean the hair pieces with a mild shampoo. And then use conditioners that do not contain polymers, lanolin or heavy oils. Do not use any alcohol based styling aids. It is necessary to clean the scalp also. They do not feel any problems such as skin irritation. Before using hair pieces, people should examine a patch of affected skin. The life of hair pieces depend on the sturdiness of the base.

The cost of artificial hair replacement for men ranges from $500 to $5000. The main benefit of this treatment is that it is painless. Other benefits of this treatment are easy to use, not expensive etc.