--- title: "Treatments for Thinning Hair" description: "Don’t wait. The sooner you address the symptoms of hair loss, the more likely it is that treatments could help you regrow hair. Speak to a medical pro" author: "Niyati Thole" published: 2022-05-05 canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/blog/299986/treatments-for-thinning-hair category: "health care" tags: ["hair care"] reading_time: 3 minutes --- # Treatments for Thinning Hair Should you be [doing something](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/33390/nsdateformatter-am-i-doing-something-wrong-or-is-this-a-bug) about hair thinning? The initial step is to consult with a doctor or trichologist. They can determine what's causing the [hair loss](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/299968/hair-problems) and suggest therapies that may be appropriate for you. They may recommend a variety of choices, such as: 1. The use of **minoxidil (Rogaine)**. This drug is applied to your scalp as a foam or a liquid. It is available without a prescription over the counter. It may take many months for [your hair](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/44219/treat-your-hair-fall-in-just-simple-steps) to thicken after using it. If you stop using minoxidil, you'll start losing your hair again. 2. **Finasteride** is a drug that is used to treat hair loss (Propecia). This [prescription drug](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/114295/what-policies-best-address-rising-prescription-drug-costs-without-stifling-innovation) is in the form of a tablet that you consume by mouth. You may need to take finasteride over months to see benefits, and if you quit taking it, you will lose new hair. 3. **Microneedling** is the third option. As per the American Academy of Dermatology, a device with hundreds of small pins that you use on your scalp may promote [hair growth](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/167749/diy-coffee-rinse-and-scrub-for-hair-loss-prevention-and-hair-growth). According to the website, research shows that using micro needling in conjunction with some other hair loss therapy may be more effective. You may purchase one of these gadgets without [medication](https://www.mindstick.com/news/1912/with-the-use-of-sweat-sensor-could-track-medication-intake-within-30-seconds), but you should first consult a dermatologist. They can tell you if it's safe for you and suggest a certain micro-needling device. 4. **Transplantation of hair** This form of surgery has the potential to provide long-term outcomes. Individual tresses a strip of skin containing hairs—are removed from one portion of your skull and transplanted to diminishing or thinning areas by a surgeon. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the procedure takes 4 to 8 hours. To find out when this treatment is suitable for you, speak with a dermatologist. 5. **Low-level laser treatment** is number five. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, this scalp therapy may assist with the following conditions: - **Hair loss with a male pattern** - **Alopecia areata is a kind of alopecia.** - **Chemotherapy-induced hair loss** - **Hair growth and healing after a [hair transplant](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/39736/what-is-best-and-latest-technology-hair-transplant-in-india)** Before you observe [additional hair](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/299967/home-remedies-for-dry-hair), you may need to have low-level laser therapy many times a week for months. 6. **Platelet-rich plasma** is a kind of plasma that contains a lot of platelets. A dermatologist will take a sample of [your blood](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/4464/5-easy-ways-to-manage-your-blood-pressure) and place it in a device that will separate the plasma from the blood. The plasma is then injected into the areas of your scalp in which you are losing hair. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the entire operation takes around 10 minutes. The therapy is usually given maybe once every month for 3 months, with a follow-up therapy every three to [six months](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/11970/how-to-become-a-successful-blockchain-developer-in-just-six-months). --- Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/blog/299986/treatments-for-thinning-hair Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.