Considering Hair Extensions to Treat Female Hair Loss

I have a friend who is experiencing female hair loss for a number of years which may be a side effect of medication she has been taking. She has scheduled an appointment to have possible hair extensions at a clinic in Toronto that services those suffering hair loss as result of chemotherapy treatments and/or have fragile hair. I’m just wondering if anyone is aware of a more permanent hair loss solution or has anyone else experienced this problem?   My partner has recently undergone his own hair transplantation and has had some success and thought that others may have some helpful advice.

In my opinion, before considering any hair extensions or any other possible solution for your friend’s balding condition, you really need to tell your friend to consult a dermatologist to find what’s causing it with certainty.  

Female hair loss in particular can be caused by a number of things. If it’s a medication she’s taking, perhaps the doctor prescribing it can put her on something else that doesn’t include hair loss as a possible side effect.

Your friend should be tested for medical conditions such as a thyroid disorder, low ferritin levels, an iron deficiency, hormonal issues, etc. She should have her scalp, medical history and current situation  examined to pinpoint what’s causing her  hair loss.

Many non-genetic conditions can be cured by treating the condition causing it. There is no cure for androgenic alopecia (genetic female or male pattern baldness) however; treatment options like Rogaine (minoxidil) may be helpful.

Bill Seemiller
Associate Publisher/Editor

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