If you are looking for a solution to your thinning hair then there are two paths you can take. The best hair restoration method for you will depend on how far advanced your balding is and how much money you want to spend. If you are just now noticing some hair loss then you can choose one of the FDA approved drugs that are on the market.
The first of these is an oral prescription medication called Finasteride, it is found under several trade names. Finasteride is known as a DHT blocker because it blocks the creation of DHT, dihydrotestosterone, in the body. DHT is the substance which is responsible for male pattern baldness because it bonds with the hair follicles (hair roots) and inhibits the flow of nutrients. This drug is only prescribed to men because of the possibility of birth defects in male fetuses. In fact women are not even recommended to touch the tablets for fear the ingredient may be ingested through the skin.
If you want a drug with less potential side effects then try the topically applied drug Minoxidil. This has also been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration as a treatment for hair loss. Unlike Finasteride, this drug is actually recommended for both men and women although men use a 5% solution and women are approved for a 2% solution.
If your baldness is already fairly well advanced then you need to look into hair restoration surgery. This method of dealing with hair loss has become very popular in recent years. Basically this procedure involves a surgeon removing hairs from the back of the head and then surgically implanting them into the bald spot. Men very rarely lose their hair at the back so this generally gives ample hairs for implanting. The cost of hair restoration is quite expensive, a small implantation job will cost a few thousand dollars and it is not unheard of for men to spend twenty or thirty thousand dollars. It all depends on how much you are willing to spend.
There are other methods to treat baldness and hair thinning, like toupees and home remedies, but the two mentioned are the most popular.
