Sufferers of hair loss, spend billions of dollars a year in America alone, treating hair loss. Unfortunately, this amount of money brings the rats out of the woodwork and a lot of ineffective treatments are on the market. Sufferers of hair loss are particularly vulnerable to dodgy or ineffective products because of the distressing nature of this condition. Fortunately modern medicine has come a long way and there are now some effective hair loss treatments. Their use, coupled with good quality hair transplant technology mean that hair loss and baldness can now be treated.

One drug which has become popular over the last five years or so for use in men, is called Finasteride. This drug was actually developed to treat enlarged prostate claims but during testing. It was found to also cause hair growth. This drug works by inhibiting the enzyme that converts testosterone in DHT. DHT is responsible for reducing the growth of hair in older men. More than half of those who take this medication experience increased their growth. Another medication which has been proven effective is Minoxidil. This medication is not as effective as Finasteride, but it has been clinically proven to have some effect, albeit temporary in some cases. This drug is applied directly to the affected area.

Although many treatments on the market are not proven to be effective, the use of vitamins to help with hair loss has reportedly been found effective for some men. There are a range of vitamins and minerals that have been proven to have some effect on the health of your hair, in particular the B group multivitamins. There are actually 12 different compounds in the B group, and some of these are responsible for the strength of your hair. If you can strengthen new hair as it grow, you can reduce the rate of breakage, and effectively increase your amount of healthy hair. Minerals such as zinc, linked to a healthy immune system, can also improve hair health by ensuring that your hair follicles are in good shape. Vitamins for hair loss might not have new hair springing out of your head, but they are worth including in your diet if you would like to keep your hair healthy and strong as long as possible!