As there are enormous number of causes of hair loss and hair thinning, there are as many ways of treating hair loss. Each treatment method has its advantages and disadvantages. Selection of the treatment method should be done after careful diagnosis as misdiagnose may not solve the problem and may further aggravate the disorder.

Over the Counter Hair Loss Treatment:

Over the counter hair loss remedies has rapidly prevailed in recent years due to side effects and expensiveness of prescription medications. But it does not mean that prescription medications are useless, they are still as important as they should be in some cases. Over the counter hair loss treatment is safe and easy to use that does not requires doctors prescription. Though it is effective and successful, most of over the counter acne remedies are false remedies that never work. Therefore, before purchasing any remedy, be careful and read reviews and success stories of others having similar conditions.

Prescription Hair Loss Treatment:

Hair loss may also be caused by fungal or bacterial infection in hair follicles. Prescription medications are excellent tool to overcome the infections. Prescription medications are also prescribed to patients having hormonal deficiency, stress, depression and lack of nutrients. But over the counter acne remedies are more effective in certain cases. Therefore, do not start taking any medication, unless you consult your physician first.

Hair Transplantation:

Hair transplantation is another method of hair loss. It is often applied for regaining hair after complete hair loss or baldness. Hair transplant is a procedure in which healthy hair follicles from donor side is taken and placed to the effected or bald area of your scalp. For hair thinning and initial hair loss, hair transplantation is not common.