It is estimated that the majority of men will experience some kind of thinning hair or hair loss in their lifetimes. In fact estimates that over 60% of men will experience thinning hair.
The market for hair loss and hair thickening products is estimated to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars every single year. This is not surprising given the emotional attachment we often have with our hair and the resultant loss of self esteem that some feel when their hair starts thinning or falling out.
Poor blood circulation, stress, a change in hormones and adverse negative reactions to medications are just a few of the reasons why hair might start to thin or fall out completely.
The FDA has only approved two treatments that claim to be able to slow down or halt hair loss. These are Finasteride and Minoxidil respectively. They work in different ways. Minoxidil can be used by men and women, in different strengths. Finasteride is for use by men only.
Finasteride works by inhibiting the production of a hormone called Dht. Dht attacks the hair follicle and makes in shrink. Dht is produced by testosterone. Finasteride is taken in tablet form, daily. Minoxidil works by increasing the flow of blood to the hair follicle, this is believed to be able to slow down or halt further thinning and hair loss in some cases.
Hundreds if not thousands of different products and treatments claim and promise to be able to thicken hair, stop hair loss and even regrown completely new hair. The ingredients and chemicals contained in such products should seriously be considered before usage for health and safety reasons. The source of the products in question should also be considered.
Other non medical remedies to thinning hair and hair loss include the use of cosmetic hair thickening products and wigs (hairpieces).
Wigs are also another option for those wishing to have the appearance, at least, of a thick, healthy head of hair. Wigs have improved a lot in the past ten years and can be very convincing even close up. The best ones allow you to do all of the leisure activities you would be able to with a natural head of hair. The best ones can cost thousands of dollars and may have maintenance fees, these issues should be serious considerations to anyone thinking of purchasing wigs or hairpieces.
Cosmetic hair thickening products that aim to give increased density and volume work on similar bases. They usually use a serum or thickening agent to cosmetically thicken individual hairs, creating overall density and volume. Cosmetic hair thickeners come in a variety of forms such as hair thickener sprays, conditioners and powdered microfibers. Again, one should be fully aware of any ingredients they may contain before one purchases or uses them.
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