Types of hair loss treatments in Dubai

Hair loss is one condition that won’t have any direct impact on your health but people are eager to seek treatment for cosmetic reasons. If your hair loss is a result of any infection, getting rid of the infection will prevent further hair fall. Likewise, if your hair loss is a result of poor nutrition, you can control hair fall by taking careful measures in regards to your diet. In this article you will find some options for hair loss treatment Dubai, for treating different types of thinning and balding issues.

Male pattern baldness

If you are suffering from male pattern baldness, two medicines that are effective in treating hair loss at initial stages are Finasteride and minoxidil. You can also try wigs and hair pieces or you can opt for hair transplant surgery.

Finasteride

You can get a prescription of Finasteride from your local hospital. It has to be taken orally every day. It effectively treats hair loss by preventing conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone. It allows miniaturized hair follicles to become healthy again. If used continuously, significant results are seen in about four to six months. This is however not a suitable medication for women, it is only to be used by men.

Minoxidil

Minoxidil is one hair transplant treatment Dubai that is to be used topically everyday for about six months to see significant results. There are two versions available, one is two percent and the other one is five percent. There are different opinions in regards to which opinion is more effective that the other.  The five percent one might cause skin irritation or flakiness. You have to use minoxidil for a period of 6 to 8 months to see significant results. 

Cortisone injections

Cortisones are a type of hormone that works by suppressing immune system of an individual. It is particularly useful in treating alopecia areata. It is a condition in which immune system begins to attack hair follicles. They are not only beneficial for your scalp; they are equally useful for more sensitive areas such as brows.

A solution of corticosteroid is administered to the scalp via injections. It hinders the ability of your immune system to attack hair follicles. Significant results are seen in about a period of four weeks. The side effects of these injections include thinning skin.

Topical corticosteroids

Corticosteroids available in the form of creams and ointments are widely used for the treatment of alopecia areata. They are usually administered for a period of three months. Following are three major types of topical corticosteroids; betamethasone, hydrocortisone and mometasone. They are available in the form or creams, gels ad lotions. However, this hair loss treatment Dubai is not suitable to be used on your facial skin; it is only suitable for your scalp.

Dithranol cream

It is a cream applied to your scalp, every time you want to shampoo your hair. It can be used for short periods of time only on the prescription of a doctor. Long term use might result in skin irritation. It can also caused scaling and itchiness. For this reason, Dithranol cream is not used widely.

Scalp micropigmentation treatment

Many people who prefer cropped hair styles go for scalp micropigmentation treatments. Scalp micropigmentation treatments replicate the appearance of micro hair using specialized pigments and micro needles. The results are instant and you can achieve your desired hair line. However it is not suitable for people who prefer long hair styles. It can also be used to cover scaring from a previous hair transplant.

Wigs

Wigs are a more temporary but instant fix to treat baldness and hair loss. There are two main types of wigs, synthetic wigs and real hair wigs. Real hair wigs cost more than synthetic wigs but they definitely appear more natural. Synthetic wigs are made from acrylic and last about a year. They can be uncomfortable to wear and had to be replaced after every year.

Real hair wigs are costly but provide a more natural appearance. They can last or about 3 to 4 years if proper care measures are taken. They require regular shampooing and conditioning like ones natural hair.