Introduction
According to Dr Richard Nahas, genetics and aging are major contributors to hair loss. Those along with other underlying causes of hair loss determine the treatments that would be effective for you. Let’s check out products that can prevent you from losing your hair.
The Details
- Hair loss medication – There are several medications that can help stop hair loss. In a 2019 study, minoxidil was found to be an effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia in both men and women. Rogaine contains minoxidil and it is available as an over-the-counter medicine. Doctors often use minoxidil for treating hair loss after medical procedures like chemotherapy. Finasteride is a prescription drug that can help you stop hair loss on the scalp. Clinical trials of finasteride spray showed that it was effective at increasing hair count in males with patterned baldness.
- Multivitamin supplements – Vitamins can also be very effective at stopping hair loss. When you lack certain vitamins in your daily diet, you are exposed to the risk of hair loss. Deficiencies in minerals like zinc and iron and vitamins like vitamins A, B, C, D, and E increase the risk factor for hair loss. You can fix that by taking multivitamin supplements. However, it’s best to consult your doctor about your vitamin deficiencies and take recommended supplements.
- Essential oils – Applying essential oils to the scalp doesn’t just help with hair loss but may stimulate hair growth as well. Studies on pumpkin seed oil found that topical application for around three months leads to significant hair regrowth in females with patterned baldness. Other studies found that rosemary oil can be as effective as minoxidil at controlling hair fall.
On the other hand, if you’re experiencing hair loss due to excess exposure to ultraviolet rays or poor grooming habits, coconut oil can help mitigate the condition. In a 2020 study, researchers found that scarring hair loss could be mitigated with the topical application of essential oils like lavender oil, jojoba oil, tea tree oil, and peppermint oil.
- Diet changes – While this isn’t a product since you don’t apply it directly to the scalp, changing your diet can help prevent hair loss. Several studies found that hair loss is directly linked to a lack of protein. Adding more protein and amino acid-rich food to your diet can help fix that.
On the other hand, people who are on a Mediterranean diet have a lower risk of male pattern baldness. If you’re on a low-calorie diet, you need to choose ingredients carefully to prevent nutritional deficiency. For instance, people who are on crash diets don’t just lose weight, but their hair as well due to deficiency in fat, protein, and zinc.
Conclusion
Dr Richard Nahas suggests that you figure out the underlying cause of your hair loss and use products to stop it as soon as possible. Controlling hair loss is easier than trying to grow it back. If you ignore hair loss, you need to rework your entire style or opt for a hair transplant later on.
