For most women suffering from hair loss or thinning, the first thing they want to know is whether there is an effective treatment available for hair loss.
The first point to remember with hair loss treatment is that there is no ‘wonder cure’, although there are many organisations and individuals looking to make money by selling you such medication or ointments.
The next thing to bear in mind is that the treatment for hair loss depends a great deal on the condition itself, the person and their medical history, and even psychological or environmental factors.
Alopecia treatment
As yet, there is no cure for alopecia that has proven to be 100% effective. There are some creams, lotions and injections that can encourage hair to grow, but they don’t always work. For most people (60 – 80% of cases) hair grows back on its own.
Female pattern baldness
A lot of people with female pattern baldness, a hereditary condition, use medication called minoxidil to treat their hair loss. Most people do notice improvements, and up to 25 per cent of female hair loss sufferers experience regrowth.
The only proven treatment for female-pattern baldness is minoxidil. Most users see improvements, including a halt to the balding or slowing down of it, as well as thicker hair. Up to 25% of women experience hair regrowth.