FUE and 10 Other Surgeon-Recommended Hair Growth Solutions

There are a multitude of benefits to drinking water. Staying hydrated ensures a glowing, healthy complexion, helps you lose weight, and promotes hair growth. The more water you drink, the more efficiently you can flush out toxins that hinder scalp circulation and healthy hair development.

Exercise is proven to reduce stress, and it keeps blood circulating to all parts of your body, scalp included. Incorporating a workout routine as well as maintaining a healthy diet is an integral part of treating stress-related hair loss. Reduce stress and boost circulation naturally with aerobic exercise.

Tightly binding your hair in buns, ponytails, or braids can damage your hair over time. People who wear cornrows or dreadlocks often deal with recession and balding patches due to the perpetual scalp tension. Be gentle when washing or brushing your hair and avoid straightening irons, curling wands, or hot rollers. These appliances can dry your hair out, leading to damage and breakage. Stay away from treatments involving hot oil, bleaching, or other chemicals, and never try them on your own without a trained professional.

Minoxidil: Also known as Rogaine. It comes in different applications: a spray or foam that is applied to your scalp twice a day. It works by thickening hair strands and is best suited to treat overall hair thinning.

Aldactone and Propecia contain the drugs finasteride and spironolactone, which treat hair loss by targeting hormones. They decrease your body’s production of DHT. These medications are shown to help some people hold on to the hair they have, though they don’t restore hair follicles. Consult with a physician to determine what hair growth medications might be right for you.

Surgeons perform PRP hair treatments by drawing blood, processing it to extract the plasma and platelets, and then re-injecting it into the scalp superficially. Platelet-rich plasma contains over 20 different potent growth factors that show stunning results in preserving and restoring hair in virtually all manner of hair loss. For FUE hair transplant recipients, PRP works as a complementary therapy to help reduce inflammation faster and ensure follicles establish a nourishing blood supply quickly.

For people with genetic hair loss (pattern balding), laser devices have shown good results in initiating hair re-growth. There are a few different options such as red-light therapy and photobiomodulation.

Low-level laser therapy, or LLLT, is easy to access without a prescription and delivers light therapy through hand-held devices like brushes or combs. One of the most effective portable tools is known as the Theradome. This treatment also works well in combination with PRP. Both are completely safe, non-toxic, and easy to use for people on the go.

When used in conjunction with a nutritious diet and a workout regime, herbal supplements can play a role in maintaining healthy hair. Talk to your physician before taking something that is new to you.

Getting regular scalp massages encourages blood flow in your scalp and softens skin, stimulating growth and leaving you with overall healthier hair.

When you’re under extreme stress, it negatively affects your body in many ways, including losing hair. People experiencing grief or shock sometimes lose significant hair temporarily. Finding ways to reduce your stress can lessen these effects. Making time for self-care, asking for help, prayer, and exercise are some ways you can help manage your stress.

To find the right hair loss solution for you, it’s essential to talk to a hair restoration expert. Many forms of hair loss respond to treatment and can be managed. However, don’t wait. The earlier you and your hair transplant surgeon make a plan, the better the chance of a successful outcome.