Hair loss is an issue for women as well as men. Some research indicates that hair loss is actually more common in women than in men. This is one of the reasons that there are so many different ways to treat hair loss in women while treating the same problem in men is so limited. Women now have several promising alternatives if they find that their hair is thinning. This article will talk about some of the methods that you can deal with the loss or thinning of your hair.
Rogaine is a famous drug that treats hair loss in men. Did you know that there is a Rogaine for women as well? The women's version, however, is called Minoxidil. Studies suggest, however, that this drug for women actually has a higher rate of success than Rogaine for men. This drug, which is applied to the head topically, works by stimulating your follicles, causing the regrowth of hair. Minoxidil is actually the only drug for hair growth that is FDA approved.
Some women select herbal methods for treating their hair loss. Some herbs like palmetto are believed to work in a similar way, that prescriptions for hair growth work. Of course, before you start raiding the aisles at your local health food store or spend hundreds of dollars on supplements, talk to a nutritionist and a doctor. Make sure there isn't a medical reason for your hair loss before you take the herbal route. And, like always, speak to a professional herbologist to be sure that you won't unintentionally be doing more damage than good to yourself.
Women have cornered the market on hair replacement (wigs), while men's choices remain limited in this area. Women's hair loss is easily covered up with a wig. Men are not as capable of getting away with wearing wigs as women are. In this sense, women definitely get the better end of the deal. Wigs were afterall created with a women's interests in mind. This shows us just why wigs look more natural and fit better than men's toupees typically do. There are so many different ways to cope with women's hair loss. You can use it as an excuse to accessorize. You can ask your doctor for medication that will help you grow your hair back. The choices are endless. Just make sure that the method you choose is safe and won't do you more harm than good. Your new look will shine through in your wardrobe in no time.
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