It is a sad affair to visit a dermatologist in hopes of recovering from hair loss, only to receive prescriptions and medications that don’t work.
Today, we discuss the top three prescriptions that are usually recommended by dermatologists for hair loss. We will then discover why these prescribed treatments won’t work for you and what you need to do next.
Who is a Dermatologist?
Let’s start with the basics. Each body system requires treatment from a specialized doctor. A dermatologist specializes in treating over 3000 conditions involving skin, hair, and nails.
Some of the conditions which require a dermatologist’s attention include eczema, psoriasis, skin conditions and alopecia (among many others).
The Top 3 Dermatologist Recommended Hair Loss Prescriptions and Why They Don’t Work
There are three prescriptions that are usually handed over to patients complaining about hair loss. Here, we do a quick analysis of what these treatments are and why they may not work for you.
Ketoconazole
A topical treatment used to treat scalp issues like seborrheic dermatitis, Ketoconazole is the most common medicine prescribed to a person suffering from hair loss or any scalp disorder.
This prescription is used to treat an infection caused by a fungus (yeast).
Why you shouldn’t opt for this prescription
This prescription is formulated to kill all yeast, which means it ends up eliminating both, the good and bad fungus. This, unfortunately, makes the scalp vulnerable to attack from all other types of fungus since it kills all the bacteria on the scalp.
Minoxidil (also known as Rogaine)
Minoxidil is also commonly prescribed to people suffering from hair loss, with the intention to support hair regrowth. Minoxidil was originally developed to lower blood pressure levels in people.
Why you shouldn’t opt for this prescription
While it helps in lowering blood pressure and hair regrowth it comes with side effects like irritation, abnormal hair growth on the body, worsening of hair loss and a burning sensation on the scalp. You will also need to use it for the rest of your life to see consistent results.
Finasteride
Lastly, a dermatologist may recommend Finasteride, which is an oral medication. This is usually used to treat men with an enlarged prostate to regrow hair around the hairline due to male pattern hair loss (caused by excessive DHT).
This medication can also be used for women who are experiencing female pattern hair loss.
Why you shouldn’t opt for this prescription
Finasteride only treats the symptoms of hair loss and does not address the root cause. It can also cause other side effects like swelling of your lips, tongue, throat, or face.
To Summarize…
The prescriptions mentioned above are only temporary and ineffective fixes to hair loss and scalp issues. They don’t identify or address the root causes of hair loss, rendering them unsuitable. They also have side effects in the long term.
Despite being in use for many years, people are still suffering from hair loss at record levels. In fact, hair loss has become an epidemic. Statistics show that nearly 55 million Americans suffer from some sort of hair loss.
But lucky for you, we have a solution that works.
What You Should Do Next
The answer is simple, all you have to do is book an appointment with a trichologist.
Who is a trichologist, you ask?
A Trichologist is a paramedical professional that specializes in trichology — the study of diseases or problems related to the hair and scalp, as well as their treatments.
Booking a consultation with a trichologist will….
- help you understand the root cause of your hair loss
- provide recommendations that will actually reverse the factors causing alopecia.
- This will help you in managing your hair loss effectively!
All you have to do now is click on the link below to find out more about how a Trichologist can help you with your hair and scalp issues.
3 Steps to Hair Loss Recovery
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