Hair loss is like a thief in the night. You’ll never know when it’ll get to you. And once it does, it’ll rob you of everything of great value — self-esteem, confidence, success and yes, your crowning glory. Hair loss will leave you in constant search of what you once lost, desperate and hopeful for what was rightfully yours.

There are many different ways of handling this situation just as there are numerous hair loss treatments to provide ultimate defense from the culprits of hair loss. One may opt for oral/topical medications which may stop hair loss, shorten its duration, or prevent its onset. Certain medications even promise hair regrowth but at the expense of previously normal faculties deteriorating as side effects.

Out of the numerous hair loss medications, Propecia is one of the most popular treatments. However, the results of clinical studies showed that while Propecia did continue to prevent hair loss, there was a progressive decrease in the amount of hair grown over the 5-year period.

Alternative hair loss treatments cover a wide range of treatments including so-called natural products, herbs, vitamins, scalp massagers, etc. People have been chasing these miracle cures for thousands of years without much success and yet among the vast number of ineffective products, there are a few that can and do work for some people. Sadly, while some of them may be effective, still these lack the ability to prove their worth. Researches and clinical trials in support of such treatments have not been documented.

Laser therapy promotes hair regrowth by nourishing the scalp as it improves circulation and stimulates hair follicles to produce hair in its peak efficiency. Its stimulating red light keeps the hair follicles always on guard for a possible thief in the night and puts an end to hair loss. This is the only hair loss treatment that is both safe and effective with accurate results documented.

A surgical hair restoration is another option that is presented in a hair clinic. It includes all surgical methods used to cosmetically conceal hair loss including scalp reductions, transplants, and flap surgery. Surgical hair restoration has come a long way since the days of doll hair–type hair plugs. Hair clinic technology and advancements in the field have made it possible for an almost bald person to gain a new natural-looking hairline.

Surgical hair restoration is the most aggressive and invasive among all hair loss treatments since it can only lead you to either hit or miss. The chances that it will succeed in bringing you back what you once lost are just as much as the chances that it won’t. The benefits are just as much as the risks.

Today’s hair replacement systems allow a person to have the illusion of having a thick head of hair in a way that is almost undetectable. Hair replacement options include hair pieces, hair systems, toupees, and hair weaves.