Thinning hair is common and often treatable.
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What Causes Thinning Hair?
Thinning hair usually results fromalopecia (hair loss).
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If youve noticed that your hair looks less full, it may be because youre losing strands of hair.
Sometimes, thinning hair can occur without hair loss.
Treatment is most effective when its started soon after you notice hair loss.
Treating thinning hair will depend on thecause of your hair lossand may take some trial and error to determine.
Sometimes, thinning hair will naturally return to normal.
The following are ways to treat thinning hair:
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They will ask about your history of hair loss and your overall health before developing a treatment plan.
It can result in hair thinning at the front of the hairline.
The hair of Black people is especially fragile and prone to this key in of thinning.
These tips can help:
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Medications
Medications can help with thinning hair, including:
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Steroid Shots
Getting injections of corticosteroids into the scalp can help hair regrow.
This is especially effective for people with hair loss brought on by alopecia areata.
Youll need injections every four to eight weeks to see results.
Laser Therapy
Some studies have shown that at-homelaser treatmentsto stimulate the hair follicles can help reverse thinning hair.
These treatments are typically done three times each week at home.
They can benefit men and women, but not everyone will see results.
Microneedling
Microneedling for hair lossuses tiny needles to stimulate the hair follicles to grow.
It can be used in conjunction with other treatments for hair loss and thinning hair, including Rogaine.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
Platelet-rich plasma injectionsuse a part of your own blood to facilitate hair growth.
The platelet-rich fraction is then injected into your scalp.
Taking them if you have normal levels can be harmful.Increasing your protein intake can also help.
A full or partial hairpiece or wig may make a difference.
Sprays and concealers can also help disguise hair loss.
An experienced hairdresser may also be able to help you find styles that work best for your thinning hair.
Remember, treatment is most effective when it’s started early.
Its often triggered by genetics and can be a natural part of aging.
However, hormone fluctuations, chronic disease, and infections can cause hair thinning and loss.
Sometimes, hair thinning resolves naturally, such as after pregnancy or menopause.
Other times, as with hereditary hair loss, it worsens until treated.
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