Common Treatments Of Hair Loss In Women.
By Richard Mitchell, Thu Dec 8th

Much has been said and written about modern day hair losstreatments but this tends to relate almost exclusively to men.Do these same treatments offer solutions to women suffering fromhair loss or is there a completely different category ofremedies available? It really depends on what is causing in the first place and as the most common causes of are the same as those that affect men, the treatmentsavailable are pretty similar.

In an earlier article we concluded that the three most commoncauses of hair loss in women are female pattern baldness,telogen effluvium and alopecia areata. We'll now look at each ofthese in turn and examine the best treatments available, bearingin mind the specific needs of women:

1. Treatments for female pattern baldness.

In most instances minoxidil (Rogaine) is the first treatmentused. This is one of only two FDA approved hair loss treatmentsand it remains the only one approved for use by women. Minoxidilcomes in the form of a topical solution that works by tacklingthe symptoms of hair loss and helping to generate new hairgrowth. It does not target the causes of hair loss and will notwork for everyone. The women's version of minoxidil is a 2%solution but the 5% version marketed for men can be used ifnecessary.

The most popular drug for treating male pattern baldness is ofcourse finasteride (Propecia). Women of child bearing age shouldnot use this drug due to the severely damaging effects it canhave on unborn male fetuses. Any women considering usingPropecia should discuss it first with their physician. In somecases your doctor may prescribe a different androgen blockercalled spironolactone as a means of stopping the hormoneactivity that is causing hair loss. Spironolactone is normallyused as a diuretic and results may be variable.

There is a bewildering range of commercial products available,most of which are aimed squarely at men but many are alsosuitable for women to use. Whether they work or not is anotherquestion but some products containing ingredients like sawpalmetto, stinging nettle, pygeum and green tea have shown theirvalue. You can find out more about these and other poential solutions by visiting the site listed at the end of thisarticle.

2. Treatments for telogen effluvium

This is a hair loss condition that generally does not requireany specific treatment. Once the effects of the trauma thatcaused hair loss in the first place have subsided, the hair willregrow of its own accord. Some patients like to encourage theregrowth process by using minoxidil but this isn't necessary.Implementing a good nutritional regime and supplementing withB-vitamins may help to create a hair friendly environment.

3. Treatments for alopecia areata.

This is another hair loss condition that may resolve itselfspontaneously. In some cases one of the following treatments mayprove useful:

- Daily application of minoxidil (Rogaine).

- Injection of cortisone into patchy areas of the scalp (thismust be administered by a physician). Creams and lotionscontaining cortisone can also be used but results are variable.

- Dithranol can be applied to the scalp in mild or early cases.

- Application of 100% aloe vera gel.

- Massage the scalp with rosemary and lavender essential oils ina jojoba base.

- Use of a hair loss product containing the Chinese herb He ShouWu.

- A product called Calosol has recently generated positivefeedback.

Please note, however, that none of these is guaranteed

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to workdue to the unpredictable nature of alopecia areata. It is thisuncertainty that offers opportunities for scamsters to makeoutlandish claims. The fact remains, there are no miracle curesfor advanced forms of alopecia areata so sufferers may wish toconsider other options such as head coverings and wigs.

This does not mean that patients are without hope because, evenin severe cases, hair can spontaneously start to grow again evenafter years of loss.

Please go to Hair Loss Treatments for Women to find out more aboutthe issues covered in this article.

About the author:Richard Mitchell is the creator of the www.myhairlossadvisor.com website that provides information and guidanceto those suffering from premature hair loss.