Hair loss can occur for several reasons, including genetics, overprocessing, fungal infection and tight hairstyles. Regrowing hair is possible, but you shouldn't discontinue treatments, as this could cause new hair to fall out. Home remedies and over-the-counter treatments are available as well as procedures and medications offered by your dermatologist. Treatment options vary, depending upon the extent of hair loss and condition of your scalp.
Step 1
Apply over-the-counter minoxidil to the affected area of your scalp. According to MayoClinic.com, you rub minoxidil into the scalp twice daily to help regrow lost hair and prevent further hair loss. Although hair regrowth may be shorter and finer than previous hair, it is enough to cover bald spots and give your hair fullness.
Step 2
Cleanse your hair daily or every other day with a thickening shampoo, suggests the "Doctors Book of Home Remedies." Hair-thickening shampoos add protein to hair strands and provide much-needed moisture. Results are evident within six months of starting treatment.
Step 3
Schedule an appointment for cortisteroid injections if diagnosed with alopecia areata. According to MayoClinic.com, monthly cortisteroid injections stimulate hair growth and reduce swelling of the hair follicles. New hair formation is noticeable in as little as four weeks after beginning treatment.
Step 4
Take 3mg of biotin daily through over-the-counter supplements. According to the "Doctors Book of Home Remedies," biotin is a B complex vitamin needed for dietary protein synthesis in your body. Foods such as corn, barley, egg yolks and fortified cereals are another way to get your daily recommended servings of biotin.
Step 5
Purchase anti-DHT hair treatments, such as Nioxin, from a hair salon or beauty supply store. These treatments deep cleanse your hair, eliminating dirt and follicle-clogging bacteria that is responsible for extensive hair loss. According to the "Doctors Book of Home Remedies," you apply Nioxin to the hair and scalp following every shampoo to remove impurities that block hair growth.
Things You'll Need
- Minoxidil
- Hair thickening shampoo
- Biotin supplements
- Nioxin
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