How to Grow Scalp Hair Back

Both men and women experience hair loss, though 60 percent of all people afflicted with baldness are men. It occurs in two-thirds of all men age 60 and above, according to Ohio State University Medical Center. Hair growth naturally slows as a part of the aging process, but the earlier hair loss begins, the more likely it is to be severe. There are several treatment options available, from surgical procedures to topical ointments and pills. Each treatment has various benefits and drawbacks, so speak with your physician about the best choice for your individual circumstances.

Instructions

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  Speak with your doctor regarding your condition. Though most hair loss is related to age and genetic factors, it is sometimes caused by other conditions such as extreme stress, menopause or childbirth. In these cases, hair begins growing again after several months, so explore this possibility before expending time, money and effort on hair regrowth.

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  Ask your doctor about using Finasteride, marketed by Merck and Company as the drug Propecia to treat male pattern baldness. The FDA approved this prescription medication in late 1997, according to Ohio State University Medical Center. This drug works by blocking a specific enzyme responsible for the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone, which doctors believe plays a role in male pattern baldness.

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  Purchase Minoxidil, an over-the-counter hair loss treatment better known as Rogaine that has been produced by Upjohn since the late 1980s. Apply this medication topically twice daily for best results. This routine must be kept up daily to maintain improvement. Cutting back to one dose daily causes some hair loss while discontinuing treatment causes a regression to pretreatment baldness.

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  Get a definitive diagnosis from your doctor regarding type of hair loss. Alopecia areata is a type of baldness in which hair loss occurs suddenly. If this hair loss occurs in one specific area of the body, hair growth resumes after a period of months. In cases when all the body hair is suddenly lost, hair does not regrow. While the cause of alopecia areata remains unknown, corticosteroid injections are the typical treatment.