Hair regrowth

The only FDA approved products proven to stop female hair loss and regrow hair are Minoxidil (Rogaine). Discontinued use will result in further hair loss. The only solution for permanently ending hair loss is by a hair transplant. Hair transplants can offer an undetectable natural looking result as it is your own hair being transplanted. The quality of the hair transplant depends greatly on the surgeon's technique and skill.

How does Minoxidil (Rogaine) work?

Minoxidil works in part by enlarging miniaturized follicles and reversing the miniaturization process. This prolongs the growth phase of the hair cycle, allowing the hair to become longer and thicker with more follicles in the growth phase, with twice daily usage it is possible to see improved coverage of the scalp over time. Although the growth phase may be prolonged, the follicle will continue to cycle. Several cycles may be necessary before maximum potential hair regrowth is achieved.

While clinical trials have proven Minoxidil can assist in hair regrowth for both men and women, thicken existing hair, reduce hair loss, and stimulate new hair growth, individual results can be affected by several factors.

• The younger the age of patients, the greater chance of good results.
• If hair is thinning as opposed to having a bald spot, response will be better.
• If the bald area is less than 10cm and has been that way for less than 10 years, response will be better.
• Response is better on the crown (back) rather than on the front of the scalp.

Minoxidil must be applied twice daily every day. It will need to be used for four to six months before seeing hair regrowth. If Minoxidil treatment is stopped after regrowing hair, the new hair will fall out within four months as the miniaturization process begins again.

There are also several vitamins that have been specially formulated both for thinning hair and to promote the speedy growth of healthy, shiny hair. Vitamins for thinning hair and faster hair growth and re-growth are usually a varying combination of several key amino acids, biotin, vitamins B6 and E, and zinc. Many who take vitamins of this nature do report thicker, more lustrous and healthy hair, but if your goal is to actually re-grow hair and not just thicken thinning hair, then you would probably want to consider a more serious hair loss supplement or treatment that specifically targets balding and hair loss.

Massaging the scalp also can help to stimulate hair regrowth. This stimulates the hair follicles, unclog any blocked oil glands in the scalp, and help promote a healthy scalp and new, healthy hair regrowth.

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