Hair Loss Pills

Hair loss pills are but one of the many choices consumers have when it comes to looking for effective hair loss products. Hair growth pills currently range from ones that are vitamin and mineral based to those that include ingredients that deter DHT (the hormone that contributes to hair follicle death) and encourage hair growth. This article looks at some of these options.

Hair Loss Pills – Vitamins and Minerals:

The use of vitamins and minerals to treat hair loss is based on the idea that an individual’s hair health is directly impacted by nutrition. Seeing results from vitamin-based hair growth pills requires patience. Read the directions and be prepared to try the remedy for as long as recommended.

While the cost for these isn’t as high as other products and they have fewer side effects, remember that iron, vitamin B, iodine, etc. take time to get into the hair. Most often these products serve to slow hair loss and improve the hair’s overall condition more than act as a re-growing solution.

Some people try using prenatal vitamins to deter hair loss. Individual’s whose hair falls out due to stress, hormone fluctuations, illness and poor hair care experience the best results from these. People suffering from hereditary hair loss probably won’t see much difference except in overall hair health.

Medication:

Currently there are only two medical options that the FDA has approved for hair loss pills, namely Propecia and Minoxidil. Originally Propecia was used for treating prostrate issues. The discovery that it could help hair growth was quite by accident.

Propecia hair growth pills includes Finasteride, something that deters DHT (the hormone that contributes to the death of hair follicles). By comparison Minoxidil has been clinically proven to encourage hair growth and even stimulate new hair growth. Both types of pills work best with people who are loosing hair on top of their heads (note: Propecia is only for men). And, both type of pills show different levels of success in various individuals.

Costs:

On average hair growth pills require taking them regularly for at least 90 days. If there are no results in a year, then the medication isn’t likely to ever work. The cost for a three month supply of hair loss pills averages at least $150 but may go as high as $400.00.

Results:

Not all hair growth pills are made alike. Some only work for men, or on specific types of hair loss. Each person’s results are likely to vary from the “average.” Please remember that no matter what hair growth pills you choose, you’re unlikely to get back all the hair you’ve lost.

Other Options:

Perhaps the idea of taking hair growth pills doesn’t appeal to you. If so, there are certainly other choices ranging from the least intrusive (topical products) to full-blown hair transplant surgery. Each of these options has both advantages and disadvantages. For example, topical solutions are fairly cost effective and you can use them in the privacy of your home. Nonetheless some may smell bad or cause allergic reactions. Hair transplant surgery is a permanent solution, but it’s very expensive and may have other problems including infections and scarring. So, take the time to really research your options before making any final decisions.

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