When the drug treatments for androgenetic alopecia come in, then women are in “Catch-22” situation. Several drugs work to some degree for women, but medical experts are uncertain to stipulate them, while the pharmaceutical companies are designing specifically new medicines that have the ability of curing and preventing the female pattern baldness. A very crucial and significant logic is this that pregnant women shouldn’t use such drugs, because they can harm the fetus and growth of child inside. In short, the women should avoid from using this kind of medication during their pregnancy, even aspirin or any other pain killers. But this prevention or precaution doesn’t stop the pharmaceutical companies from designing and making medicines for women, but these companies release precautions and preventions for pregnant women. As a result, the wise and sensible women pay attention to such prevention or warning from manufacturing companies. This situation is a big issue and obstacle for physicians and medication companies in curing the hair loss in women.
Now, in the present, several medications are available in the market for various conditions. These drugs have also been experienced and studied that they have numerous effects on women’s hair loss. In study of these products, it has been determined that huge effectiveness was observed on hair loss and the growth of hair was also predicted from 25% to 75%, which is an outstanding result by the same medications. Various studies of the same drug result different stages of effectiveness. It’s a well known thing that hair goes through growth cycle.
The physicians and medical experts are reluctant in using systematic curing or treatments like pills or other identical products, which affect the whole internal system of the body. But all physicians know very well that hair loss is caused by imbalance of androgen in the system. The successive treatments and abundant use of medications affect level of androgen in system. In such circumstances, the physicians and medical experts apply the specific medication on scalp directly. The high time of treatment is that when hair loss disease is diagnosed. The prompt application of ant-androgen medications will assist the system in preventing further hair fall and sometimes assist in re-growth of fallen hair. If you stop treatment, then hair loss restarts, which finish the effect of used drugs. If the level and quantity herbs, botanicals, minerals and vitamins are kept balance in system, then hair loss doesn’t exist. Numerous types of research and treatments have been introduced, which will be explained in following section and in some other chapters of research. It’s a big universal truth that treatments provide results very soon if they will be applied as soon as hair loss is predicted and level of androgen is checked up.
Propecia or Proscar:-
The medicine was 1st time introduced in 1998 with brand name Proscar in 5 mg pill form, which was used just for treatment of prostate. Its 1 mg brand version had been approved by FDA with a brand name Propecia that was used in treatment of hair loss in men. This brand became a fabulous drug among the men, which worked brilliantly in gripping re-growth as well as preventing hair loss. It may work for females, but not in case of pregnancy. About 2% men claimed that Propecia has sexual side effects like erectile and libido problems, which was later proved by research, but these were just in men and not in women.
Rogaine:-
First time, Minoxidil drug was used in curing blood pressure and was in form of topical lotion with brand name Rogaine. After greater publicity of this drug, it was later approved by Health & Care Institutes for treatment of hair loss in both sexes; men & women simultaneously. It can be used in both modes like normal and stronger. A few people reported that it has greater effectiveness in cases of combination with other drugs and treatments. A weak aspect of this drug is its side effects, which reduce the value of drug. The dizziness, imbalance blood pressure, itchy, dry mouth, flaky scalp etc are common side effects. It has been observed that Rogaine is higher effective for women with respect to men in case of androgenetic alopecia.
Tricomin:-
It’s manufactured by ProCyte Corp that’s of copper compound solution for hair loss. It works in hair follicles and prevents healthy follicles in their original and natural phase that’s an outstanding effect. It grows the hair and makes them long, shining and strong in appearance. It’s mostly applied directly to scalp and its strength is weak than trials in indoor laboratories. It’s equally effective for both men and women and has no significant side effects.
Nizoral or Ketoconazole:-
Basically, Ketoconazole is used for fungal infection as a faster antifungal agent, but it’s also an anti-androgenic product, which directly affects adrenal gland and reduces the production of testosterone. The reproductive power gets effectiveness by this drug, while it is being used for hair loss treatment. Nizoral shampoo is used with other treatments in curing hair loss and it can also be directly used to scalp condition. The 2% version is more beneficial and effective for women and has no valuable side effects.
Spironolactone:-
Usually, these tablets are used for high blood pressure and heart fail problems. These are sold as two brand names Aldactone and Spironolactone. These tablets can be used in androgenetic alopecia, as this drug reduces ovarian and adrenal androgen production and prevents DHT from required androgen receptors. During pregnancy, this drug is forbidden to use and it carries a few, but serious side effects like cramps, drowsiness, breast tenderness, diarrhea, mental problems and hear failure.
Estrogen or Progesterone:-
In nature, it’s known as hormone replacement therapy and basically famous as progesterone, menopause and estrogen pills. Menopause is preferred on estrogen and progesterone, because it is more capable in treating androgenetic alopecia in women.
Cyproterone Acetate:-
It’s a specialist for men’s sex drive and usually applied in excess sex drives and in curing sexual overaggression. It’s normally sold under the brand name cyproterone acetate and Androcur. In Europe, it’s a famous and very common drug that’s mostly used in treatment of androgenetic alopecia of women.
Cyproterone Acetate with Ethinyloestradiol:-
In Europe, this tablet is especially used for women’s androgenetic alopecia and is sold under the brand name Diane 50 and Diane 35. This drug is used for sexual actions like blocking the male hormones in women and on the other hand, it is used in hair loss treatment and in gripping re-growth of hair. This tablet brings a few serious side effects such as headaches, decreased libido and breast tenderness. Both Diane 35 and Diane 50 contain exactly 2 mg of cyproterone and Diane 35 contains 35/1000 or 0.035 mg of estradiol, while Diane 50 has 0.050 mg of estradiol. It’s not available in USA, but can be achieved by internet.
Dexamethasone:-
This famous drug is available in the following forms.
1-Dexamethasone elixir
2-Dexamethasone Tablets
3-Dexamethasone Solution
4-Decadron elixir
5-Decaspray topical aerosol
6-Decadron Tablets
Dexamethasone is normally used as anti-inflammatory in treating various diseases. The suitable dose can be used in treatment of women’s androgenetic alopecia, while high dose and excess use can create numerous serious side effects.
Cimetadine:-
It has been especially designed and manufactured for digestive problems and disorders like reduction in acid in stomach, duodenal ulcers, in inflammation of esophagus etc. On the other side, it’s also used as anti-androgenetic effect that’s quite favorable for women. Men can use it, but they shouldn’t use its higher doses, because it may effect on their sexual strength. It is sold under the brand names Cimetadine and Tagamet.
Flutamide:-
This drug is found in capsule form and mostly used in treatment of prostate cancer and other androgen diseases. A few studies are available about the effectiveness of this drug and commonly sold under the brand name Eulexin.
Oral Contraceptive Pills:-
Earlier, it was told that oral contraceptive pills are used for reduction in ovarian androgens and also can be used in treatment of women’s androgenetic alopecia. The precautions should be kept in mind and women should used pills solely in treating female pattern baldness. If smokers, who are over thirty’s, take pills, then they are at big risks of blood clots and some other harmful diseases. If you have to use pills for androgenetic alopecia, then visit to medical expert and consult with him about this. It’s very significant that you should just use lower androgen index pills for hair loss and avoid from higher doses of pills.
Green Tea:-
Green tea is quite famous by its therapeutic qualities and faster action as antioxidant. It’s equally effective for men and women for better results. About three cups of green tea is suitable for required effects and needs.
Gamma Linolenic Acid:-
The researches and studies have proved that unsaturated fatty acids like gamma Linolenic acid inhibit enzymes 5 Alpha reductase that changes testosterone into hair follicle harming DHT. Linseed oil has a good fatty acid and other plants like sunflower, black currant oil, evening primrose & soy oil. You can use all these oils in various forms for internal use. GLA basically makes hair black, healthy and long. About 500mg capsule of black currant oil can make your hair strong and hair quality.
Zinc:-
It has been proved by clinical and open experiments that Zinc in both singular and combination form can protect follicles from DHT. Its use in treatments of prostate disorders and baldness is more effective and brilliant. In the combination with Vitamin 6 and azelaic acid, zinc gave abundant and more efficient benefits to the patient of hair loss. In zinc oral, you should use only zinc picolinate, as it the best absorbed form. The dose of zinc must be taken within a time period, which is 60 mg daily for about 6 months. For oral use, Zinc is available in capsules and pills form.
Emu Oil:-
It’s named due to an Australian bird Emu and its oil contains a higher level of linolenic acid. Emu oil is mostly used on scalp and prevents hair loss. It also re-grows the fallen hair.
Asian Natural Hair Loss Treatments:-
For best and effective prevention of hair loss, the natural substances are being used in Asia, especially in Japan & China. In Asian countries, for treatments of scalp and healing purpose, sesame oil and herbal medicines are the basic tools in medical. All kind of hair losses and skin diseases are cured with herbal drugs and substances.
Sesame Oil Treatments:-
Basically, sesame oil is used in curing hair loss, skin treatments, scalp and healing purposes.
1-for good health of hair, before doing shampoo in hair, apply sesame oil in the hair
2-making massage of scalp and oiling the hair from top to bottom
3-cover your head with hair in a warm towel and apply oil treatment for 30 minutes or as long as 3 hours
4-wash them with quite warm water
5-do shampoo and wash the hair
Sesame Oil & Ginger Scalp Treatment:-
This special treatment is used for well growth and preventing hair loss. The strength of Ginger affects the growth and remedy of hair.
1-Annoy the piece of gingerroot with a ginger grater and get the juice of ginger by squeezing. Now, discard ginger pieces and mix up with sesame oil in a bowl
2-Apply this solution for massaging on scalp and rubbing it from root to top end for 10 minutes. After it do shampoo and wash hair.
3-You can apply the treatment on your head for more time before washing the hair. If any disturbance is found during the massage, then you can reduce the quantity of oil next time.
Garlic Hair Loss Treatment:-
Garlic was used by ancient people and many cultural zones of the world are still using garlic in the present. The modern science has approved its healing qualities and announced it better in hair loss problems. Now, garlic is used in many ways with its odorless smell.
The following suggested treatments have been discovered and presented to the patients of hair loss.
1-Use a steamed towel and wrapped the affected area of your scalp.
2-Apply garlic oil to the thinning scalp areas.
3-Massage the oil on hair and use the excess quantity of oil if you need it,
4-Usually, make this treatment in evenings and do shampoo in the morning and wash the hair.
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