First and foremost is to find what is causing the underlying problem causing your hair loss. That is why it is of paramount importance to find the right doctor/surgeon who has expertise in hair loss or Alopecia. Because this is a multi-factorial issue it is important to find a practitioner whose sole focus is hair.
If there is a metabolic or hormone in balance this must be corrected first.
Over the last several years there’s been some exciting new advances in medical management of hair loss but there is no magic bullet or pill to grow hair. There are several things, however, that have shown promise:
Low laser light therapy has become a mainstay in the more recent modalities treating her a loss and companies have done their best to make it very convenient where you only need to wear a baseball cap for six minutes a day. This is something I’ve been doing now for years.
Certain supplements dedicated specifically to men and women for the treatment of hair loss have also been very promising. Particularly some of the adaptogenic herbs, which would be very difficult to purchase in a health food store and obtain the required amount rather than just taking a capsule. Personally this is also something I use on a regular basis for maintenance.
Acupuncture and lymph Fattic massage are also treatment modalities that one may consider.
Two medications, minoxidil and finasteride are FDA approved for preventing hair loss. Each medication has its pros and cons and should be thoroughly discussed with your doctor before initiating treatment.
What can I do for healthy hair?
The best idea is to address the problem before it becomes a problem and healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp and that starts from within.
The best way to assess the the scalp is a trichology exam where the doctor looks at the scalp with a microscope and can can check various parameters.
A healthy diet consisting of all the B vitamins as well as vitamin D and some of the adaptogenic herbs are paramount importance.
Vitamin E
Ashwagandha
Curcumin
Saw Palmetto
Never underestimate the power of sleep and getting 7 to 8 or nine hours a day is very helpful. Decreasing your stress whether it’s by meditation or exercise is very helpful. Lymphatic massage to help rid the extra-cranial matrix of toxins is essential. Low laser light therapy to increase the hydration to the scalp as well as the blood supply and decreasing inflammation improve the condition of the scalp and helps promote healthy hair growth. Minimize the amount of tugging and pulling on hair follicles which can cause “traction alopecia.”
