Hair Loss Treatment for Men and Women: Hair Loss Advice

Hair thinning and hair loss is a cause of great concern and anxiety for both men and women. Fortunately, there are lots of different remedies and treatments available. If you are looking to buy hair care products online including natural hair care products and treatments for male and female pattern baldness, then consult Pearl Chemist who offer professional advice and a comprehensive selection of products.

Causes of hair loss
Hair loss or, to give it the medical name, alopecia, can affect your scalp or hair all over your body. It can be temporary, perhaps caused by anxiety or medical treatment like chemotherapy, or permanent.

Permanent hair loss can be the result of hereditary factors, hormonal changes, medical conditions or just a normal part of ageing.

Hair loss on the head is sometimes called pattern baldness. It is more common in men than women but it does affect women.

Treatment for hair loss and thinning hair
Before considering treatment for hair loss, you should first establish with your doctor the possible cause of your hair loss and the options open to you. It may be that if your hair loss is the result of anxiety or sudden shock then this can be treated at the source and the hair loss will stop. If you are taking medication which is causing hair loss then it may be possible to change this for different medicine.

Treatment for male pattern baldness
There are some effective treatments available for male pattern baldness which aim to slow down hair loss and restore growth. Most commonly, these are typically based products although not always.

Minoxidil is an over the counter, non-prescription based remedy which is dispensed in liquid foam or shampoo form. It should be applied twice daily.

Finasteride is a prescription drug for men only taken as a daily pill.

With all of these remedies, they can take time to work and are not effective for everyone.

Treatment for female pattern baldness
Treatment for female pattern baldness can be along the same lines as male pattern baldness but some oral medication which is prescribed for men will not be suitable for women.

Women tend to favour the art of disguse more than men, altering their hair style to disguise hair thinning or loss and using hats, scarves, or even wigs.

Pearl Chemist offers advice and products for hair thinning and hair loss. Buy hair care products online and natural hair care products at our 24/7 pharmacy with professional advice and guidance available whenever you need it.