Hair Loss Treatments for Baldness
Management of Female and Male Hair Loss, or Balding
Available Treatment Options
PRP
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a newer cosmetic treatment that has shown great promise in the management of hair loss. The PRP procedure is detailed here.
FINASTERIDE
An oral prescription of this prescription drug blocks the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It is approved for use in men only but can be used off-label in women in some instances as it has teratogenic effects.
ROGAINE
Topical minoxidil 5% can reduce the rate of hair loss. It is available over the counter.
ALDACTONE
This is an anti-androgen (spironolactone) which can bind to androgen receptors and block the action of DHT. This is also used in the treatment of acne.
CAMOUFLAGE
Wigs and hairpieces can be found locally or online. Hair fibers such as Toppik are also frequently used to mask areas of sparse hair growth.
HAIR TRANSPLANT
The idea is to move multiple punched out grafts of hair follicles (taken from the androgen-insensitive parts of the scalp close to the neck line) and move them to the balding androgen-sensitive parts of the scalp.