Baldness is a problem that is visible everywhere, every time of the year. The problem of hair loss is no longer confined to men; it has now begun to affect women in almost equal proportions. Children are not being spared either. In other words, it is a boom time for sellers of hair loss products who look to treat baldness. Just look at the ads in different newspapers - the market seems to be full of products that offer 100 percent guarantee against hair loss with some even promising to bring the lost hairs back on your head. Going by their claims to be able to treat baldness in men and women, it is a matter of great surprise why we continue to find so many bald people around us day in and day out. The best way is to seek the advice of your doctor and determine which baldness treatment product or system could be beneficial for your hair. As hair loss is caused by a number of factors, such as iron deficiency anemia, side effects of medication, endocrine conditions etc., only a competent doctor can trace its real cause and suggest a suitable product to remedy baldness and thinning hair. So why waste your time and money by trying different products without consulting your doctor?

There are some home remedies that some people claim help treat baldness like rinsing your hair with a solution of sage tea and apple cider vinegar; massaging warm almond oil, castor oil, olive oil, jojoba oil and amla oil into the scalp; massaging coconut milk or aloe vera gel into the scalp and applying a masque of honey and egg yolk to the hair and scalp. Most of these can be shampooed out after use. There are some herbal baldness remedies too that can act against hair loss. These are ginko biloba, green tea, polygonum multiflorum, pygeum, aloe vera, saw palmetto (serenoa repens), stinging nettle and resveratrol, a natural antioxidant found in grape skins. Some of these are available in tablet forms, while some are made into preparations that you massage into your scalp.

Popular products

Minoxidil is a highly popular product used by many people for tackling hair loss problems and treating baldness in men and women. It is available over the counter at any pharmacy and it appears to work for a lot of people. Minoxidil is useful for both sexes to help in re-growing hair. It, however, requires continuous use because ceasing treatment with Minoxidil will cause a recurrence of the problem. Finasteride in an antiandrogen 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, sold under different brand names like Propecia, Proscar, Finacar and others. It is a prescription medication to treat baldness and may really suit some people well. There are, however, some side effects with Finesteride, including erectile dysfuntion, that affect some users. Ketoconazole is an anti-fungal and potent 5-alpha reductase inhibitor used as a topically applied supplement to other hair loss treatments.

All said and done, never forget to see your doctor before buying any such product or treatment for baldness.

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