Excessive hair loss can sometimes be a problem. Aside from the fact that there could be health implications, it can also create fears for total baldness and may lower self confidence. For men, hair loss seems like a natural thing. There are hormones in men called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) that triggers patterned hair loss or androgenetic alopecia. In women, there is rare case of androgenetic alopecia. Most of the causes of women hair loss would be hormonal imbalance during pregnancy or after child birth. Other than this, there could be possible hereditary issues and health problems. Whatever the causes are, there are available hair replacement methods to cover the balding head. The three basic methods are:

1. Medication - there are topical medication and oral prescription drugs that are available to treat hair loss. Topical medications are applied to the balding area and may cause hair growth depending on the extent of the problem. If not solved by topical solutions, an oral prescription may be required to treat the problem.

2. Non-surgical hair replacement - this method is common as this is the most affordable and safest. This requires devices such as wigs, toupees, and hair pieces. These devices are simply attached to the remaining hair and to the skin in any procedures that makes it look like you had your hair back. The materials may be made up of synthetic fibers or natural hair. Under this method, the thinning hair can also be resolved by extensions or weaving of hair. This procedure creates more dense and longer hair.

3. Surgical hair replacement - this is commonly known as hair transplant surgery. This is done by getting a donor hair follicle at the back and side of the patients head. The surgeon will then take graft of the follicle at the area where there is thinning of hair. A new hairline will then be created. The outcome would look like you got permanent hair growth.

Before you choose one of these methods, it is best to consult an expert on the field to know which of the methods will be right for you. This way, he or she can evaluate your case and may recommend other possible treatments for hair loss. In the same way, you can also talk to the expert about your preferred hair replacement method and its expected outcome.