Frontal hair loss can occur for many reasons, including male/female pattern baldness, hormone fluctuations, certain medications, a poor diet, and scalp infections. Anyone can experience loss of hair --- even children and women. Baldness can be embarrassing and damaging to the self esteem. Fortunately, there are many treatments that can encourage new hair growth.
Minoxidil
The Mayo Clinic explains that an over-the-counter medication called minoxidil can trigger frontal hair growth. Minoxidil is available in a 2 percent or 5 percent strength foam or liquid that is rubbed onto the scalp two times a day. The new hair growth may be shorter and thinner than the rest of your hair, but it may be enough to blend or cover up bald spots. It can take up to 12 weeks before results are noticed. Be sure to continue using minoxidil --- even if you are satisfied with your hair regrowth. Hair growth will discontinue quickly after you stop using the medication.
Finasteride
According to the American Hair Loss Association, the oral prescription medication finasteride can produce new hair growth on the scalp. It works by decreasing the body's production of the hormone androgen dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, which is responsible for shrinking hair follicles and causing baldness. It can take months before results become noticeable. Unfortunately, because this medication can cause severe birth defects in male babies, it is not approved for women.
Corticosteroids
Cortisone can not only reduce hair loss, but can stimulate new hair growth. A doctor can inject cortisone directly into your scalp monthly or prescribe corticosteroid oral pills. New hair can appear just four weeks after the first treatment. Although there are cortisone creams and ointments available, they can be less effective than injections and oral tablets.
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