Is Hair Transplant A Better Option Than Medication For Baldness?
by Andrew Martin Health ConsultantNobody enjoys the time when they start losing their
hair. The sight of a bald spot and fewer hair follicles on the head is
upsetting and unpleasant. When you see your ancestors with bald heads, you need
to be ready for the possibility of similar outcomes. There were fewer options
for growing hair on bald heads in ancient times. We are grateful to the
inventors of recent discoveries who have made it possible to restore hair on
bald scalps. Today's hair loss patients are fortunate because they can now fulfil
their lost dream of having flowing flocks on their bald heads.
Medication and hair transplants are two of the best
ways to address hair loss. Both of these approaches are suggested depending on
the patient's requirements and the stage of hair loss.
There are several different hair loss treatment
options, including:
1. Styling your hair to hide the
bald area: Hair loss sufferers frequently part or arrange
their remaining hair in a way that covers as much of their bald scalp as
possible. However, it is only possible if you have enough hair to cover the
bald spot; otherwise, it would be visible.
2. Lotions and oils:
Natural treatments are widely used to cure hair loss in India and other areas
of the world, and people choose them mostly because they have no adverse effects.
However, it's debatable how much they actually aid.
3. Completely shaved heads with
growing beards: Some people who suffer from hair loss love this
look and find it flattering. Unfortunately, not everyone can pull off this
style. In that scenario, considering different options might be wise.
4. Temporary hair extensions: Salons
now promote hair extensions that are only meant to be used temporarily.
However, as they are not your own hairs, they appear unnatural and must be
changed frequently.
5.
Wigs
and suction wigs: Most people who are experiencing hair loss rely
on wigs because they are now commercially available and almost completely
natural looking. However, they still have synthetic hair, and the frontal line
does not appear natural. There are also wigs that stick to your head with
suction and don't fall off. However, it is tiring to put anything on and take
it off again.
6.
Drugs:
There are two popular therapeutic drugs currently available that are commonly
used as a treatment for hair loss.
•
Minoxidil (Rogaine) is an over-the-counter drug that can be administered
topically and comes in a lotion form. It is meant to accelerate growth while
reducing hair loss. It works by increasing blood flow to the places where it is
applied, which improves the delivery of nutrients for improved growth.
•
Finasteride: This is a drug that is typically administered by doctors to slow
hair loss. It is known to lessen the production of the DHT hormone, which may
affect the hair follicles in DHT-sensitive areas and result in hair loss by
causing shrinkage and thinning.
These drugs may have benefits, but they are not
always certain. Additionally, there is a potential that once you stop taking
the medicine, the outcomes you have obtained may relapse.
Hair
transplant: The only form of treatment that provides permanent, natural results is
hair transplantation. A hair transplant is a minimally invasive surgical
treatment that includes moving hair follicles from the donor area—typically the
back and sides of the head, but also other places of the body—to the bald area
of the recipient. The greatest choice for treating hair loss is undoubtedly
hair transplantation, which provides long-lasting, natural results. Your life
will undoubtedly change for the better and your confidence will return.
Which
one is better for you?
Following
are some of the circumstances that determine whether hair loss treatment
approach is chosen:
1.
I
am losing hair but there is no obvious bald spot: If a
patient has the early symptoms of hair loss, such as losing more than 100 hairs
per day and spotting them in the sink, on pillows, or in the comb when combing,
they should seek medical attention. For an accurate assessment of the stability
of the hair loss and to rule out the cause, early hair loss needs to be properly
observed. Thus, it is preferable to start the therapy with medicine in order to
verify the benefit before choosing the final resort of a hair transplant.
2.
Despite my best efforts, nothing seems to be
working: After you've tried every treatment option available
for hair loss and nothing seems to be working. Although medications have been
tried, no improvement has yet been seen. Then a hair transplant treatment is
preferable.
3.
I am under 25 years old: In
theory, there is no recommended age for hair transplantation, but if you are
under 25, there is a potential that your hair loss will be unstable and
progress at an unpredictable rate. Therefore, it is preferable to wait at least
3 years for hair loss to stabilize before selecting hair transplant as a therapy
option. Additionally, the source of hair loss may be hidden at this young age,
which could result in a failed hair transplant.
You can
have a hair transplant at that age if the hair loss appears to be stable after
three years.
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