Treatments to Help Thinning Hair for Women
When questioned about which physical trait embarrassed them more than anything else, most women mentioned thinning hair. In years gone by, this would be something that many women would have simply had to live with, as there was little to nothing that could be done to stop it. However, these days, there are a few different treatment options available, which mean that women will no longer have to endure the effects of this embarrassing condition.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment
This consists of an hour-long treatment that is said to help stimulate any hair follicles on the scalp area that may be dormant. It works by having a little blood drawn, extracting the plasma from it by spinning it in a centrifuge and adding a variety of nutrients and proteins to it. Once this is done, the resulting solution is then injected into the top section of the scalp area at one-inch intervals. Although this treatment yields largely successful results, the first new hair growth will normally only start taking place after two to three months. An added advantage of having this treatment performed is that there is virtually no down time or unpleasant side effects to deal with afterwards.
Rogaine (Minoxidil)
At present, this is the only treatment which is available for thinning hair and baldness in women that has received a stamp of approval from the FDA. It is available as an over the counter treatment product in a 2% strength solution (although a 5% option is available as well, it has only been approved for use on men) that needs to be gently massaged into the scalp area twice a day. When using this product, it can sometimes take as long as six months before any actual results will be noticed. It is also important to note that these end results will only last for as long as you continue to use the product on a regular basis.
Nioxin Products
With more than 70% of users reporting that they enjoy thicker-looking hair in as little as 4 weeks, the quality of this salon quality product range speaks for itself. Not only do Nioxin hair and scalp products deliver on their promise of denser and thicker hair, they help prevent existing hair from breaking as well. For almost 20 years, the Nioxin product range has also been known for being able to strengthen the hair and remove excess sebum from the scalp. The company offers an extensive range of thinning hair system kits, scalp renewal solutions and intensive treatment products to ensure that as many women as possible are able to benefit from using them.
It is important to ensure that any hair thinning procedures are performed by experienced hair stylists or physicians (such as in the case of surgical treatment options). This will ensure that you are completely satisfied with the end results and that there is little to no risk of any complications, allergic reactions or other side effects occurring.