This is a really big question but fortunately for those hair loss sufferers, there are really many answers to it. This article will include the non-surgical hair replacement or restoration options for men and women.



Hair loss is not similar for men and women. The causes and effects are different. That is why treatments are also not all too similar for both.

For men, the non-surgical options include Finasteride and Minoxidil. Finasteride is the generic name of Proscar and Propecia. It was initially developed as a treatment for enlarged prostate glands. The discovery of its efficacy in treating hair loss was incidental during clinical trials. What it does is inhibit the enzymes that cause hair follicles to shrink. From the clinical trials, the reduction of the byproduct of the hair loss triggering enzymes were more than half and over 80% of men in the trial experienced noticeable and rather substantial hair recovery. Since then, Finasteride has been recommended as the first treatment for hair loss. Minoxidil was intended to reduce high blood pressure. Like Finasteride, the discovery of its hair treating properties came from clinical trials. The growth of hair was noticed on the most unexpected parts of the body such that Minoxidil was also developed into a topical cream from its pill form. This drug is recommended to patients who don’t respond well to Finasteride.

For women, the non-surgical options are actually more. This is because there are many other causes and factors that contribute to hair loss in women. Hair restoration and hair replacement can be approached in many more ways for women. The first one is the Minoxidil topical cream. For women who suffer from potassium loss that lead to hair loss, Spironolactone is recommended. Cimetidine blocks the histamine and is used for the treatment of stomach ulcers. The drug also happens to have a strong effect against hormones that weaken hair follicles. Cyproterone Acetate is a drug for men to reduce their libido. It is also effective among women to treat baldness. Since hormonal changes can also trigger loss of hair in women, hormone replacement therapy is an option. There are oral contraceptives that can be helpful. Ketoconazole is also helpful in getting rid of the fungal problem on the scalp that weakens hair follicles. Nizoral shampoo is prescribed to people who have this problem.

If baldness still prevails, ask your doctor about the surgical options for hair replacement or hair restoration. You could be a candidate for it.

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