Hair Loss in Women - Treatment

Today there are countless clinical therapies with topical medication, scalp stimulation and, more recently, laser-therapy.

It is important to make clear that if the cause is genetic, no clinical treatment will bring lost hair back, but it will slow the evolution of hair loss. In some cases a thickening of the hair occurs giving the impression of hair growth.

The most efficient medications are:

Minoxidil: It acts by improving circulation in the scalp and consequently slows hair loss. Used alone the results are limited but combined with other treatment, good results may be obtained.

Finasteride: It acts by blocking the DHT action at the roots hence slowing hair loss. Results are often better in men and it should never be taken orally by women, only topically, and only with supervision by your doctor.

Other: Some specialists use topical treatment done in the doctor’s office, such as scalp mesotherapy. In this treatment the active ingredients are injected directly into the patient’s dermis (skin) and often provide good results. Using anti-balding shampoo was popular in the past but the results are quite limited. It is more appropriate for treating other factors that contribute to hair loss such as Seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff), among others.

Surgical Treatment

The permanent solution for hair thinning is all micro follicular unit transplantation. Many women do not seek this solution due to pure lack of information or because they might believe that it is exclusively for men. When appropriately recommended the results are excellent and can give back a woman’s self esteem and the joy of living. Today, approximately 10% of our hair transplants are performed on women.

Indicated in cases of:

More advanced Hair Loss (Grade II and III ): Always combined with clinical treatment to “decelerate” the evolution of hair loss. In other words, the transplant will increase hair volume and clinical treatment will stabilize hair loss.

Correcting scar tissue: burns, aesthetic facial surgery, radiation therapy, etc.

Note: We only recommend hair transplant surgery when the donor area has a good density in the back (near the nape) and when the hair loss process has stabilized.