Hair loss is a major issue for men and women alike. It can happen for many reasons and at almost any age, even though people usually associate hair loss with older people. Many men have gone for the bald look when all other treatment options don't wok or they just give up. For women this is not a solution. Women pride themselves on their hair. It is part of what make a women feel beautiful. Even though there are many causes for hair loss, there are also many different female hair loss treatments available to solve the needs of the different causes.

If your hair loss comes from genetic problems, such as female pattern baldness, there options available to you. Currently though there is only one FDA approved medication though and that is Minoxidil. The results vary with this drug but he good thing is that it is available over the counter so you don't have to see your doctor to get your hands on this hair loss treatment. If you have other genetic conditions such as an autoimmune disorder that is causing you to lose your hair, there are a few things you can try. There are topical creams you can put on your scalp. You can do cortisone shots into your scalp, though you should discuss this with your doctor and make sure that you know all the side effects, long term and short term that this could have. Another way to treat this is with laser therapy. Or if none of those treatments work, they can put you on immune suppressing drugs, which depending on the type of autoimmune disorder you have, you may already be taking. It is important to remember that you will get sick easier and major illness can cause hair loss as well, so take care not to get sick.

There are many other female hair loss treatments available. You can choose from scalp creams and even shampoos. A good idea is to check the reviews online from other people ho have tried the product. And check multiple reviews. Also see what the active ingredient is in it that is supposed to help with hair loss and research the ingredient and see if it really has any sort of benefit as a hair loss treatment. It may also be beneficial to find an online chat for women with hair loss and ask them what they have tried.

There are more evasive treatments you may decide to go with. You can go with a hair transplant to rearrange the hair on your head and make the bald parts look a little fuller. You may even choose to have scalp reduction surgery. Make sure with either of these treatments that you fully understand the risks involved. Your doctor will go over these with you. With any treatment it is a good idea to make sure to get the proper nutrients. Make sure that you take a multivitamin that is formulated for promoting healthy hair, skin and nails, as these all require the same nutrients.