An individual may begin to lose her hair for any number of reasons. Diet, pregnancy, stress, hormonal changes and age can all lead to a reduction in hair growth. For many, a loss of hair or inability to grow hair, whether on the scalp, face or any other part of the body, can be an embarrassing and unwanted problem.
Step 1
Massage your scalp once a day. Adequate blood and oxygen circulation is essential in growing healthy hair. Massaging the scalp stimulates circulation and can lead to faster hair growth. This is true for any area where you'd like to grow hair, including the legs and face.
Step 2
Take biotin every day. Biotin, a dietary supplement, increases hair and nail growth, according to doctors at The Dermatology Blog, which recommends taking 2.5 mg of biotin daily.
Step 3
Apply minoxidil to your scalp twice a day. Minoxidil is over-the-counter solution in liquid or foam form that stimulates hair growth and prevents hair loss. According to MayoClinic.com, after a period of up to 12 weeks, users often experience hair regrowth as well as a reduced rate of hair loss; however, the new hair produced by minoxidil is often thinner and shorter than before.
Step 4
Ask your doctor about corticosteroid injections. These injections are usually repeated on a monthly basis and can lead to visible new hair within four weeks. Corticosteroids are also available in pill, ointment and cream forms, although these are not always as effective as injections.
Step 5
Correct any possible hormonal imbalances you may be experiencing. Hormonal imbalances can be caused by many things, including pregnancy, menopause, childbirth, an underactive or overactive thyroid gland or an overproduction of testosterone, and all can lead to temporary hair loss. Correcting these imbalances can stop hair loss.
Step 6
Avoid extreme or rapid weight loss. Dermatologists have noticed trends showing that individuals who participate in fad diets or rapidly lose large amounts of weight by other means are likely to experience thinning hair, likely due to nutritional deficiency, according to the "Pittsburgh Post-Gazette." Doctors recommend reduced-calorie diets that promote gradual weight loss that include food from each food group in order to avoid hair loss.
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