subject: Hair Loss Treatments [print this page] Hair loss is a general problem that occurs in varying degrees in people. It is a medical problem that most people do not understand and treat till it's too late. It's distressing to see your lovely locks falling off, and can cause a lot of damage to your self confidence, as appearance is a very important part of your social and personal life.
There are many reasons that may cause hair loss, it may be diseases of the scalp like dandruff eczema, inflammatory conditions or medications like chemotherapy etc. Unsuitable lifestyles that include irregular eating habits, smoking and stress can also lead to premature balding. Losing hair at an early age is more common in men than women, it is usually a hereditary problem and could occur in some women too.
Losing hair sure is troubling, as such a lot of people are getting temporary and permanent treatments and medication to cover that bald patch or receding hair line. The treatments range from camouflage like wearing wigs to permanent solutions like hair transplantation. There are also fastening techniques in which hair like material is fastened to the scalp using biological glue, tape or braces it gives a very natural look and people usually do not notice any difference. Laser treatment is another way of slowing hair loss, the scalp is exposed to lasers beams of a certain wavelength which help in slowing down or stopping any further loss. Hair transplant is a surgical procedure to permanently treat hair loss, hair is transplanted from those parts of the head and neck where hair grows throughout ones life to those patches where hair loss has exposed the scalp.
Losing hair is no longer something to fret over, it can be treated and a normal life is possible, though the treatments are expensive and certain maintenance costs are also required, the results are worth the trouble!
