Hair LossHacks

Hair loss treatments

“In some cases, simple dietary or lifestyle changes or switching or modifying medications can help lessen or correct hair loss,” Dr. Zelac explains. “In other cases, medical treatment or surgical intervention may be recommended depending on the underlying cause.”

A treatment plan to get your hair growing again may include one or more of the following:

Medication, either topical or oral. Some require a prescription while others are over-the-counter products.

Laser treatment, or treatment with colored light emitting medical devices are available without prescription. In some cases, they have been shown to help control hair loss.

Procedures, such as hair restoration or hair transplantation, where hair-bearing skin, usually from the back of the head, is removed and transplanted to bald parts of the scalp. “These are great procedures that provide a near permanent solution for specific individuals,” Dr. Zelac says.

Which hair loss treatment is best for you?

While treatments for hair loss abound, it’s important to first find out what is possible. “Your physician can discuss which options best suit your individual needs,” Dr. Zelac says.