Treatments for Hair Loss
Immunotherapy is one of the common treatments for hair loss, or more exactly, alopecia areata, which is believed to be triggered by an abnormality in the immune system. Immunotherapy is a topical treatment using diphencyprone (DPCP) solution. Some patients who used immunotherapy reported hair regrowth within 12 weeks. It is applied on the scalp twice a week. Stronger concentration of DPCP however can increase the risk of developing dermatitis. Other possible side-effects include rash and vitiligo.
There is only one instant solution to hair loss and that is a surgical method. There are many surgical treatments for hair loss such as micrografts, scalp reduction, and flaps. High-quality surgeries can produce a natural-looking and life-long result while the opposite goes with poorly performed surgeries. Although hair surgeries give immediate results, they also entail the risk of infection, compromised blood supply, decreased scalp laxity, and accelerated hair loss.
