If you’ve been watching your head get more and more bald over the years, you may be looking for a way to keep the hair growing. While baldness isn’t often a serious issue, the cosmetic aspect of it has many people scrambling to find a solution. What are your options for hair growth products? Do they really work? Keep reading to find out!
Rogaine with Minoxidil
Something called “minoxidil” is the main working ingredient in Rogaine. It works by the individual rubbing a liquid solution into their scalp. The minoxidil increases hair count and makes your head of hair thicker, but generally only in areas where there’s already hair. If you are completely bald, it may not be the best solution, but if you are just showing spotty signs of balding, it could fill that in for you.
Propecia with Finasteride
The main working ingredient in Propecia is finasteride. This is designed to stop testosterone from turning into DHT. When this happens, hair loss is slowed and the hair you already have remains on your head. In some situations, there may be a small amount of “lost” hairs that grow back after using a product such as Propecia, but it isn’t always the case. If you are just starting to bald or have a receding hairline, this type of product could be a good solution as hair loss prevention.
An Overall Assessment
As you can see, products like Rogaine and Propecia do work to a certain extent, but that all depends on what type of result you are going for. Many products prevent hair loss and could even make the hair thicker, though they don’t actually promote new hair growth. If you are considering treatment for hair loss, you may want to consider a more permanent solution such as a hair transplant.
A transplant is a minimally-invasive surgery that takes a portion of your scalp that is readily growing hair and transplants it onto the balding area. Some surgeons may recommend you follow up with Rogaine or a similar product to encourage hair growth, but it’s the follicular unit that really makes the difference.
Contact a Doctor for a Consultation
If you are wondering if you’re a candidate for hair loss treatment of any kind, contact a hair transplant doctor, like Dr. Robin Unger. Whether you think you’ll do surgery or would more likely opt for a product like Rogaine or Propecia, a consultation from a professional can help you make that decision.