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Dealing with hair loss can be an emotionally draining and stressful experience.  This is especially true for the woman who is suffering with this because of the toll it can take on her family and social life.  Many women have now found hair restoration procedures to be a viable option and are becoming increasingly more popular among female circles.  Restoration can oftentimes be accomplished non-surgically but the most effective types of hair restoration procedures are still surgical.

Before you take any drastic measures though, you need to exclude any of the treatable causes of hair loss that may exist.  For instance, Alopecia in women can be caused by a number of things such as:

  • nutrient deficiencies
  • recent childbirth
  • related to an existing illness
  • stress

If you have the option to pursue hair restoration by virtue of natural processes, this should be the first step to take.  The elimination process may involve being examined by an endocrinologist in order to ascertain if any hormonal imbalances exist.  Oftentimes, they can assess the situation and determine if a simpler solution such as changing your birth control pill prescription is in order.  Prescribing anti-androgens could also solve your hair loss problems so a surgical restoration procedure is not necessary.

Once the above has been eliminated, the next recommended step might be trying Rogaine to start the hair restoration process without having to undergo surgery.  This is currently one of the most acceptable and common methods to pursue.  Additionally, this is the only product that is approved by the FDA and has been proven to work.  Make sure that the Rogaine you purchase is designated for women and not men.  Yes, they do make Rogaine for men and women.

Transplantation is another effective method for the restoration of lost hair and is becoming a popular option with many women today.  This surgical hair restoration procedure depends on the abilities and skills of the surgeon where minimizing damage to the scalp and the efficient use of donor follicles.  Typically, transplantation works better to correct baldness rather than the thinning out process.

The best course of action is to consult with a licensed hair restoration physician to see if this is your only option.  Honest medical professionals will try to steer you away from a surgical procedure if they feel that less radical options might be more effective or tried before going through a transplantation procedure.

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Hair restoration is not space age technology.  In fact, hair transplant surgery was first performed over 70 years ago, the restoration procedure being pioneered by a Japanese dermatologist named Okuda.  Interestingly enough, and despite the numerous surgical procedures that are being advertised today, there are also natural hair restoration products that are currently available on the market today.  If you have been considering investing in any of these products, read the following information first.

Beware of false claims

Naturally, with all these natural hair restoration products currently available, every one of them will always claim to be better than their competitors.  The truth of the matter is very few of these products actually deliver the results they advertise and promise.  Your best bet is to make a list of the ingredients in the ones that you have considered buying and then research those ingredients so you can learn how effective they are.  You might be surprised to find out that most of these products don’t work.

Hair loss vitamins

Many companies advertise vitamins that assist the restoration process or that help you stop losing your hair and stimulate re-growth.  Hair restoration vitamins never work – pure and simple.  Although they contain certain vitamins that your body can benefit from, they are ineffective when it comes to restoring the lost follicles.  A lack of vitamins does not cause you to start going bald.  Typically, it is a matter of genetics.

Electrical stimulation

Every now and then, you may come across an advertisement that promotes the use of electrical stimulation for the restoration of lost hair.  About the only thing that you achieve when you try this method is a lot of discomfort while the “procedure” is being performed.  This does nothing to promote hair restoration or prevent further balding from happening.

Instant hair restoration is impossible

Most of the non-surgical products that advertise instant hair growth should be avoided as they do nothing to stimulate the restoration of lost hair.  None of these products have been clinically proven to work and in most cases, they are not approved by the FDA.  Chances are if the FDA hasn’t approved the product, it’s bogus and means that you will just be throwing your money away by purchasing any of them.  The only exception to that rule is Rogaine.  The key with natural hair restoration products is to know exactly what you are looking for.

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