There are several different approaches to treating hair loss. One such way is through prescription medications and even surgery. Another treatment option is using drug free supplements to stop hair loss. People who want to cure their hair loss must decide which treatment option to take. They should consult their physician and their family to help make this personal decision. Some people would rather avoid the medication option and go with a drug free treatment, due to a personal conviction. Others would prefer taking powerful drugs to solve their problem. It all depends on the person's personal circumstances.

Hair loss in men and women is caused by many different things. These can include genes, side effects of medication, illness, or hormonal imbalances. Some cases of hair loss can even be caused by severe stress. When choosing a treatment option and approach to hair loss, you should consider what exactly is causing the hair loss in your situation. One example of this is chemotherapy. The medication may cause you to lose your hair temporarily, but you can expect the hair to regrow after the treatment has stopped, without having to intervene. However, some hair loss can only be stopped with some form of active intervention. One example of this is male pattern baldness. This, unlike hair loss from medication side effects, will not go away on its own.

With people who do not want to use prescriptions or transplants to keep their hair, it has become popular to treat hair loss with drug free approaches. The simplest drug free treatment for hair loss, and also other medical conditions, is to ensure you eat a balanced diet and take a supplement with appropriate vitamins and minerals. This is likely best for people who already have significant deficiencies in the required nutrients. No matter your dietary status, a balanced diet and a daily vitamin is a good first step regardless of any other treatments you undertake. Research on male pattern baldness shows that regular exercise, reduced stress, and a balanced diet can help regulate the body chemicals (testosterone and DHT) that contribute to the condition.

Scalp massage and supplements are just a couple of the many natural hair loss treatments that are available. Zinc, stinging nettle, PABA, ginger and magnesium are popular alternative treatments. While supplements are a more natural approach to hair loss, they should not be considered a truly drug free method. Having the proper balance of zinc and copper in the body has also been shown to be important to hair loss in some circumstances.