How to Combat Hair Loss

Hair loss can be caused by hormonal imbalances, medication, disease, or heredity. It plagues both men and women. Just look in the hair care section at the grocery store, and you will see many products, all claiming to be the cure for hair loss. Watch TV, and you'll see even more. There are several options to help you combat hair loss.

Instructions

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  Visit your doctor. He will most likely do blood tests to determine the reasons for the hair loss. Be sure to tell him about any medications you have recently started or stopped taking, as well as any recent illnesses. Let him know about your family's history of hair loss.

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  Try medication. Rogaine is available over the counter, and **** is available by prescription. These medications can be effective in reversing some of the effects of hair loss.

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  Consider surgery. There are several types available. Hair grafts are the most common type of hair loss surgery. Hair is removed from one part of the head and transplanted into the balding area. Scalp reduction surgery and skin flap surgery are less common. These are achieved by removing part of the scalp and stretching the hairy part of the scalp out to cover the head.

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  Use products to conceal the hair loss. Products like Toppik are small fibers that stick to your hair and make it look thicker. Dyes are available to color your scalp and inexpensive wigs can be purchased online.

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  Eat a healthy diet. Eating whole grains and vegetables that contain Vitamins A and B, Biotin, and Zinc may help prevent hair loss. Drinking adequate water and eating enough protein, may also help to combat hair loss.