There are numerous hair loss treatments available now, some of which we have looked at already. Some of them may work for you, whilst some may be a waste of time and money. The best way to find out is to consult your doctor and to do as much research on each as possible.
To point you in the right direction, here are a few pros and cons of one more hair loss treatment. This treatment is suitable for people with more than 50 per cent hair loss.
UVB treatment
This is similar to PUVA treatment, except that it uses a different wavelength of ultraviolet (UV) light. It is often used to treat people with more than 90 per cent hair loss, as well as those with skin conditions.
Pros: This treatment is often free on the NHS.
Cons: It is time-consuming, as you have to stand in a UV cubicle (or sun bed) for two to three times a week. Each session will need to be increasingly longer.
Cons: You are likely to experience painful burning of the skin and an increased risk of skin cancer, like with PUVA.
Cons: This treatment has rarely proven to be effective at improving hair growth.