A new hope for hair loss victims. The new hope for hair loss problems * By social worker Vanita Kasani Punjab * 🌹🙏🙏🌹 Many people who experience premature hair loss resign themselves to a process that is as inevitable as getting older. It is a positive and healthy reaction that is a natural process for many people. But for others premature baldness or excessive hair loss represents a painful development that causes untold anxiety and suffering. It is also a valid response as to whether hair loss is caused by hereditary factors or some other complex cause. Should these victims just grin and bear it? No, they shouldn't because there are potentially many effective treatments they can use depending on the nature of their hair loss. In this article I will outline some of the most popular hair loss treatments currently available to reinforce the fact that hair loss can be treated. The next article of the series will closely monitor treatment arrangements suited to specific diseases such as alopecia erita and telogen effluvium. Currently only two drugs have been approved by the FDA as hair loss treatments. These are minoxidil, better known as rogaine, and finasteride, better known as propecia. Many other drugs have been shown to be effective for combating hair loss, for example dutasteride, but have not yet been approved for this particular use. Finasteride was originally developed to treat enlarged prostate conditions, but a low-dose version was later approved for the treatment of hair loss in men. It tackles the causes of male pattern baldness by inhibiting the conversion of 5-alpha-reductase to DHT. Given that DHT is the main male hormone associated with hair loss, its production has to be reduced by two-thirds to control this type of baldness. Research has shown that 83% of the men studied count their hairs by the end of the two-year period and 64% were able to maintain veteran regrowth. It should be noted that finasteride is approved for use by men, as the drug can have serious effects on the unborn male fetus. Therefore, women should consider using this medicine only under the strict supervision of a physician. Dutasteride (Avodart) is a new drug for use in treating prostate conditions and, although not yet approved for hair loss treatment, offers exciting possibilities. It works in a similar way to finasteride but reduces reputed DHT production by more than 93%. As is the case with finasteride, women should consult their physician before using dutasteride. Minoxidil (Rogaine) is another FDA approved hair loss treatment and is the only anti-baldness drug approved for women. Applied topically, its main advantage is its ability to stimulate regrowth and thus reverse the effects of pattern baldness. Many users combine the application of minoxidil with other hair loss treatments such as Propecia to achieve maximum results, but others experience satisfactory results using minoxidil on their own. Several studies have shown that some non-drug products promote hair regrowth but none have yet been approved by the FDA. This is partly due to the prohibitive costs involved in conducting the test to prove that the products are effective for the purpose of marketing them as a treatment without harm. Many individuals and dermatologists nonetheless recommend the use of some non-drug treatment options or as a complement to drug therapy. In many instances the treatments are based on natural ingredients that provoke similar reactions to prescribed medications but without side effects. The information presented here represents a sample of products that have been subjected to testing or at least their effectiveness has been supported by independent feedback. One such product is Arcon Tisane which is Europe's best-selling natural supplement for hair loss. It comes in the form of capsules and sublingual sprays in which palmetto and fenugreek are seen to inhibit the production of DAHT, stimulating a reaction similar to fimasteride. Arcon Tisane has been clinically tested and has received extensive media coverage of its success in combating hair loss. Calosol is a relatively new product that aims to help alopecia erita sufferers. It involves applying a shampoo and an accelerator daily to stimulate hair roots, reduce hair fall and promote healthy hair. Early indications suggest that calosol may contribute to reducing the crisis and difficulty in treating the condition. Fabao 101 is a treatment that comes in different formats, each designed to deal with a particular form of hair loss. The common factor of each product is their derivation from natural plant sources. It was developed by a dermatologist and has received several international awards. Folligen copper peptide products are designed to help create an environment that improves scalp health, reduces hair loss and stimulates hair regrowth. It can be used by both men and women. Studies from more than 30 major universities and medical research institutes have established the effectiveness of the technology used in falligen products. Trichomin is another treatment that targets the delivery of copper based on hair follicles and has also been clinically proven to be an effective treatment to prevent hair loss and encourage regrowth. It can be used safely with other hair loss treatments and may be particularly useful in complementing the effects of finasteride and minoxidil. Revivogen is an all-natural hair loss treatment that reduces DHT production, blocks androgen receptors and stimulates hair growth. It is used topically and has no known side effects. Shen Min is another natural hair loss designed to restore and regenerate all types and stages of hair loss. It is safe for both men and women. Shen Min has a mixture of Chinese herbs and for most people it comes in various forms. Thymuskin was developed by German scientists to fight hair loss in patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Due to the high success rate the product was developed for use by the general public to deal with all types of hair loss. Clinical studies conducted in Europe suggest that ThymuSkin hair loss treatment can help prevent baldness and bring back hair for 67% of men and 95% of women. Hopefully, this article has demonstrated that there are many treatment options available for people suffering from hair loss. The next article in this series will further develop the topic by examining treatment regimens that have been shown to be effective in dealing with specific forms of hair loss, such as androgenic alopecia, alopecia araita and telogen effluvium.