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Hair loss is an increasingly common concern, with a significant number of women experiencing thinning. Approximately 40% of women by age 40 and 80% by age 60 report hair thinning, which can lead to psychological issues. Various treatments are available to slow hair loss and promote growth. Options include topical minoxidil, oral nutritional supplements, and the prescription medication spironolactone, which helps inhibit hormonal effects on hair and can also improve acne. Oral minoxidil is another treatment for hair growth. A natural method is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, which involves using growth factors from the patient's own blood. This is often combined with low-level red light therapy. Multiple approaches exist to address and manage hair thinning in women.
Dermatologist: A doctor who specializes in conditions of the skin, hair, and nails.
Hair thinning: A gradual decrease in hair density, often noticed as a wider part or less volume.
Minoxidil: A medication that promotes hair growth; available as a topical solution or foam.
Rogaine: A brand name for topical minoxidil, available over the counter.
Oral nutritional substances: Supplements taken by mouth that may support hair growth.
Spironolactone: A prescription pill that helps block certain hormone effects on hair, which can reduce thinning and encourage regrowth.
Hormones: Chemical messengers in the body; some can contribute to hair thinning, and blocking their effects can help.
Acne: A common skin condition that spironolactone can often help improve.
Oral minoxidil: A pill form of minoxidil that can also promote hair growth.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP): A treatment using a patient’s own blood to concentrate growth factors, which are then injected into the scalp to encourage hair growth.
Growth factors: Natural proteins from your blood that signal cells to grow and repair; used in PRP to stimulate hair follicles.
Low-level red light: A light therapy sometimes combined with PRP to help promote hair growth.