Excessive hair loss is a problem that not only affects you the moment your hair falls on the floor or when it sticks more on your brush than on your head. Hair loss is also a social and emotional roller coaster ride that may even lead you to a point of desperation and frustration. You can either live with it or fight against it. If there is anything good about this situation, it is that there are ways that can help you reverse your losses.

You must know that there are several reasons why you are losing your hair. But, no matter what those causes are, you can always cover your bases with the basics.

How to Stop and Reverse Hair Loss?

Eat right

Nourishing your hair with the right hair boosting nutrients will help it to be resilient, healthy and beautiful. If you are serious about your hair health, it is important to bank on these particular nutrients:
  • Protein
  • Zinc
  • Iron
  • Vitamin B12

Style it right

Another common mistake that a lot of hair sufferers do is abusing their hair with different styles and products. If you want to retain or regain your hair, you also have to be mindful of how you are styling it. Exposing your hair to too much pressure and chemicals make it vulnerable to breakage and excessive hair fall. 

 Remember to keep your hair down once in a while, lose the ponytail, weave or tight braids. Let your hair and scalp breathe from all the goop and product you are used to using. 

All these can have detrimental effects to the structure and health of the hair, which can ultimately lead to hair loss.

Did you know that very tight hairstyles can also lead to permanent damaging effects? Most people are not aware that when you put too much stress on your hair and scalp, as with very tight weaves, the type of hair loss that results afterwards might lead to scarring that can impede hair regrowth. 

 Therefore, while things are not so dire for you, give your hair a break (no pun intended).

Massage your Scalp



If there is an easy way to help you stop hair loss to some degree and promote better hair growth is to massage your scalp. This very simple, and yet very helpful, step that promotes optimum blood circulation. With better blood flow also comes better nourishment, making the area a fertile ground for hair regrowth.

Massaging the scalp may not directly result to hair growth, but this is certainly a reliable measure to boost the effects of other treatments. Be sure to be gentle on your hair and scalp when doing this, and it also helps if you use natural oils to add nourishment as you move along.

Live a Stress Free Life

Stress is a powerful emotion and its effects echo throughout the system. It sets off a cascade of reactions that usually lead to negative consequences, and sometimes at the expense of our hair. 

 In fact, excessive hair loss, which results from high amounts of stress, is even referred to as stress alopecia. Although others may not suffer to that extent, high levels of stress can still result in increased hair fall. 

To avoid this from occurring, learn to manage your stress better. There are stress relieving techniques such as going for a massage, relaxation techniques or guided imagery. For all you know, you might just need to take some time off and just breathe.

Medications

One of the popular remedies for reversing hair loss is through medications. There are two brands that have been widely known to correct excessive hair loss, and that is Minoxidil and Propecia.

 Minoxidil

This is an FDA-approved treatment to reverse hair loss, which also enhances follicle size to produce bigger strands of hair. It is a topical treatment that comes in different concentrations to promote hair restoration. This is the only treatment safe for women who are suffering from hair loss, and years of research and clinical studies can stand behind its hair restoration action.

Propecia

This is a drug originally created for the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH), but it was found out later on that it also has a restorative action for the hair. A lot of men are using this product, and many can attest that it does work. The problem, however, is that it creates sexual side effects. A lot of men are complaining about it because this side effect was not relieved even after stopping the drug. Therefore, if you are interested in taking this course of action, be advised accordingly.

Supplements

Aside from the nutrition you get from your diet or the treatment you get from medications, supplements can also help improve your chances of restoring your hair. There are several hair growth supplements in the market today with a variety of formulation to help people regain their hair. Such products are often formulated with hair boosting nutrients, herbs and other special ingredients that promote hair growth.

There are a lot of people who swear by them. However, you still have to take these products with caution. What most people misunderstand about supplements is that just because it is formulated with natural ingredients, it is already safe. But the truth of the matter is that supplements can just be as potent in creating untoward reactions with medications you may be taking. This is why you should always inform your doctor first, especially if you are taking maintenance medications.

Cortisone injections

Another treatment, that may not be as popular as the others, is cortisone injections. This may not be the most comfortable solution, but it has been proven to work. In this method, cortisone is injected directly into the scalp to block the hormonal activity that promotes hair thinning. According to some experts, this treatment is perfect for those who are suffering from inflammatory scalp disease.

Laser Hair Therapy

Lasers are considered to be revolutionary treatments for hair loss. They are easy, quick, non-invasive and also efficient in delivering success. When directed on the problem area, lasers reduce the inflammation of the follicles that stop the generation of new hair. This treatment is supported by several studies all of which are pointing for its efficacy. In a study where treatments were done two times a week for 26 weeks showed an increase in hair density.

What is good about laser treatments is that they are convenient. This can be done at a doctor's office for just a few minutes, or you can do it yourself using a take-home device. Laser combs are among the latest trends in non-invasive hair restoration treatments.

Surgical Hair Restoration

If you have the guts, the money and the qualities to be a good candidate, then hair transplant surgery is an excellent treatment to rely on. Although this is a rather drastic and invasive treatment to restore hair, this procedure is known to have a good success rate. This procedure uses your own hair, which is taken at the back of the head (donor site), and then transplanted to the bald areas. These hairs take on the characteristic of the hairs on the new site so it does not shed anymore, but instead it grows healthily. 

However, success also means that you take good care of the results and that you primarily choose a good surgeon to do the job.

Hair transplant surgery is a very delicate procedure that requires a very keen eye for aesthetics and skill to pull off a natural-looking result. The healing process is gradual, but with proper aftercare, you can get safe and successful results that are also highly satisfying. In fact, a lot of men are willing to invest in a good procedure because such treatment is definitely paid well with results that are long lasting.


If you are interested in getting FUE hair transplant in Melbourne, contact Dr. M. Alam of MediHair Hair Transplant at enquiry@medihairtransplant.com.au, or 1300 355 325.


Now that you have read through these facts, I hope that you are made more aware of your options on cutting back your losses with excessive hair loss. This may be a very desperate situation, or an embarrassing one at the least, but know that you can tap into several sources for a solution. If not for total restoration, you can at least make your circumstances better.