Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences

There are several hair loss treatments to consider if you find your hair beginning to thin out. There is no longer any reason to just accept that baldness is something that happens and cannot be stopped. Though there is no guarantee that any treatment can completely restore your lost hair, modern treatments have been shown to be highly effective in stopping loss and promoting the regrowth of the hair that has been lost.

Propecia and Regaine are two medications that may help. Propecia is a prescription medication that can now be ordered online once a consultation has been completed. Propecia boasts a 90% success rate, which is quite impressive. Propecia is strictly for men only. Regaine is available over the counter, and can be used by both men and women. Available in both regular and extra strength varieties, it can be helpful in the battle against hair loss.

Other hair loss treatments include surgical treatments. These should be used as a last resort, as they can be highly expensive and risky. Transplants and scalp reduction are both an option for those who see no results from medications. Transplants involve implanting hair into bald areas, which scalp reduction works by removing bald scalp areas and stretching scalp with remaining hair over that area. Both procedures come with risks, which is why medication is recommended first.