A number of people all over the world experience hair loss without even knowing it. Most of these people suffering from hair loss, more often than not, eventually experience complete baldness.
Though there is no known cure for baldness, its extent can be prevented if diagnosed early and treated properly. Majority of the people who are bald today have regretted not seeing the hair loss signs and not seeking immediate professional help for hair loss treatment.
It is said that a normal person sheds an average of 80 to 100 hair strands per day. But losing hair more than this — for instance, losing chunks of hair when combing or the appearance of hairless patches on the scalp no matter how small it is — is enough reason to go see a doctor or hair loss expert immediately.
There are different types of hair loss: temporary and extensive. Extensive hair loss can lead to irreversible baldness. It is important to get diagnosed by a medical professional to determine whether the hair loss that a person is experiencing is brought about by stress, hair care products, illness, and medications. In these cases, hair loss is often temporary.
However, if upon analysis, it is found out that the person has baldness running in the family, then the hair loss may progress and lead to female pattern baldness or male pattern baldness (medically known as androgenic alopecia).
While there are no cures yet for these conditions, there are a lot of hair loss treatment options that can help people cope with the social stigma that these conditions bring. Some people opt to use hair systems, while others opt to avail of topical hair loss solutions.
Hair systems are available as tape-on hair pieces, bonded hair systems for men and women, and hair extensions. Tape-on hair pieces are somewhat similar to removable wigs. They are removed daily before going to bed or when taking a bath. If maintained properly, they can last for years.
Bonded hair systems are for men and women who wear the same hairstyle all the time. They usually last for a minimum of three months to a maximum of one year. Hair extensions usually have the same life expectancy. The difference is that hair extensions can be styled differently.
Topical hair loss treatments, on the other hand, comprise of various combinations of hair loss treatment solutions such as minoxidil, niacin, ginseng, angelica lactone, PDG, pentadecanoic acid, extracts of Serenoa repens and other DHT blockers, as well as 17 essential amino acids that strengthen weak hair follicles among others.
These hair loss treatment options are non-invasive and are perfect for those experiencing temporary hair loss and baldness. Though they can also be used for those who are experiencing permanent hair loss and genetically determined baldness, there are other hair loss treatment options like hair transplant or laser hair therapy that are most suitable for them.
