Benefits of a Multi-Therapy Approach
While hair loss is a treatable condition, and there are a variety of effective treatment options available, it's important for patients to understand that there isn’t a quick fix. Often, as it is in many areas of medicine, “multi-therapy” or a combination of several different treatments, may have the best chance for achieving long-term success depending on the patient’s risk factors, the severity of their condition, and their unique hair restoration goals.
This approach not only focuses on restoring hair that has been lost but also sets up a plan to protect the hair that you have against suffering the same fate. Again, each patient may require a slightly varied treatment regimen, but our experience shows that 90% of patients benefit from this approach.
The multi-therapy treatment plan also avoids the patient putting all their eggs in one basket, so to speak, and wasting time and money on treatments that aren’t giving them the results they desire.
Depending on the severity and stage of one’s hair loss, the treatment regimen may be simple or more complex. Medical treatments that will synergistically help mitigate hair loss may include a specially-compounded prescription minoxidil solution, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), prostaglandin analogs, low-level laser therapy, and nutritional supplements. In advanced cases, hair transplantation may be the patient’s best strategy for treating hair loss. For transplant patients, a multi-therapy approach may still be recommended to protect the non-transplanted hair follicles from loss.
Because hair loss can be influenced by a number of factors including genetics, medications, lifestyle, illness, stress, diet, poor sleep, hormones, autoimmune conditions, inflammation and more, it is always important to seek out a proper diagnosis from a full-time experienced ABHRS-certified hair restoration physician.
Working along with your other doctors, this physician can provide a “Master Plan” for your individual hair loss situation as well as measure and track your progress over time so you know if you are reaching your hair restoration goals--or if your treatment regimen needs to be adjusted to optimize results.
Because science shows that you can lose 50% of your hair without it being noticeable to the naked eye, the earlier you can get started on a treatment regimen, the more likely you are to retain your current hair with the minimum amount of treatment.
Just remember, hair loss is no longer inevitable, it’s optional, but only if you take action and take advantage of the effective tools and treatments available. When executed properly, hair restoration can be a fantastic, rewarding and life-changing decision that most patients regret not doing sooner.