Hair loss can be due to infection and also require using oral antibiotics or antifungal. Alopecia areata can be treated with injections of steroids such as triamcinolone in to the area.



Any kind of hair loss caused by androgenic alopecia has no cure at all. However, these days, several treatments are available.

For instance, finasteride or propecia is a type of prescription for hair loss treatment. This is for men only. Another medication is minoxidil or rogaine. It is supposed to be rubbed directly on to the scalp. It works for both men and women. This medicine works best for hair loss pattern that appears at top and back of the scalp. It is available in all leading medical stores and most pharmacies.

Another way to treat hair loss is to choose hairstyle. You can go for partial hair pieces or wigs. These are specially recommended for severe hair loss.

Here are some of the best options for hair loss treatment:

There are several people who have spent a lot of time in order to find effective ways to treat hair loss. However, you need to know that are a lot many things important for treating hair loss other than medications.

a)Massage

Massage is a widely known treatment. It has dual benefits. First, it works towards increasing the flow of blood to the hair follicles. This further increases the supply of nutrients to the hair and makes hair grow quicker and healthier. Additionally the increase in blood flow provides an exfoliating affect that unclog hair follicles. Hair growth usually suffers and gets retarded due to clogged follicles.

b)Ultra-violet or laser light

Ultra violet or laser light treatments have become very common these days. It is an effective technique used to stop hair loss. It works towards enhancing the flow of blood to the hair follicle. During this period the patient will notice some tingling feeling on the scalp.

This feeling may linger on after the treatment for some time. However, there is no need to worry as tingling is caused due to increased flow of blood to the scalp. This treatment will work wonders to your hair if the actual cause of hair loss is lack of circulation.

c)Hair shaving

This is an age old treatment. However, most people do not like to carry on this treatment as they don’t want to go for a bald look or fear that the lost hair will never grow back. Experts feel that shaving the hair completely will not provide the effect one desires.

d)Trimming

Many beauty experts preach that trimming hair every two months prevent hair fall and improves the texture of hair fall. There is some amount of truth in this treatment. Regular trimming of the hair will prevent split ends and improve the quality of hair.

There are several hair loss treatments that you can go for in order to prevent hair loss. However, before deciding on a treatment, it would be wise to consult a trichologist to get suggestion on the best treatment for your hair type.