Treatments for thinning hair

Whilst there are various treatments on the market which are designed to help thinning hair sufferers, most are specifically dependent on the individual condition, and come with a range of considerations such as potential side-effects. It is always advisable to consult a GP when considering the best option for you.

Natural nutritional supplements

Nutritional supplements can provide the necessary nutrients to nourish the hair follicles naturally from within, helping to reduce thinning hair and support existing hair growth. An example of a natural hair supplement is Viviscal.
Developed by Finnish scientists, Viviscal is a hair supplement with an exceptionally high protein content and is scientifically tested and sold worldwide. For more information, visit www.viviscal.ie.

Transplants

Hair transplant (also known as hair grafting), is a surgical technique that involves moving skin containing hair follicles from one part of the body (the donor site) to bald or balding parts (the recipient site).

Hair pieces

Artificial hair replacement is an option for men who do not have enough transplant donor hairs for a hair graft. It is a non surgical hair replacement, where hair pieces are affixed on the bald patches on the head using various methods.

Drugs

There are a range of topical lotions containing chemical drugs which are applied by directly rubbing onto the scalp, as well as oral medication tablets for specific types of thinning hair that need to be taken under direction from a doctor.

Wigs

There is a wide-range of human and artificial wigs that are designed to disguise thinning hair or bald patches.

Hair weaves

Hair weaving and hair extensions can be employed to conceal thinning hair in men and women.

Scalp reduction

Scalp reduction is the removal of non-hair-bearing skin from the scalp so that the remaining hair-bearing skin can be stretched to fill in the bald area of the head.