Hair loss and baldness is one of the most commonly reported cosmetic issues that affect almost every person, at least once in his or her life. A bald or balding head can slump anyone’s self-esteem, as hair is an important part of one’s appearance. See more: http://thehairtransplantcenter.com/hair-loss/side-effects-of-hair-regrowth-products/

1. Side Effects of Hair
Regrowth Products
If you also think hair regrowth products are better than a
hair transplant surgery, then think again! These non-
invasive solutions bring with them a host of serious side
effects.
Hair loss and baldness is one of the most commonly
reported cosmetic issues that affect almost every person,

2. at least once in his or her life. A bald or balding head can
slump anyone’s self-esteem, as hair is an important part
of one’s appearance. Baldness can add years to anyone’s
look and make them appear non-fertile and non-vital.
Hair loss is mostly associated with old age but nowadays
young boys (in their early 20s) are also suffering from
receding hairline and thinning crown, courtesy poor diet
and improper hair care.
Early stage hair loss is often controlled using hair
regrowth products. Some people with severe baldness

3. also opt for oral and topical medications, just because
surgery haunts them. If you also think hair regrowth
products are better than a hair transplant surgery, then
think again! Hair regrowth no doubt offer a non-invasive
and relatively inexpensive solution for hair thinning, but
they bring with them a host of serious side effects.
Besides that, the results of these products are also
temporary. As soon as you stop use of these medicines,
hair loss symptoms start returning. Mostly, the hairs
grown during treatment also fall out as soon as the
treatment is discontinued.
Side Effects:
Side effects of hair regrowth products are mentioned
below. Continue reading to know more about the risks
and complications associated with hair loss medications.
Two medicines that have got FDA’s approval for hair loss

4. treatment are Minoxidil and Finasteride. The former is an
over the counter topical application while the latter is a
prescription oral medicine.
Minoxidil
Minoxidil has been found very effective in controlling
hair loss and in about 10% cases it triggered hair
regrowth as well. But it has got some adverse side effects
as well. Common side effects reported by individuals
include itching and irritation of skin, dry scalp skin, and
contact dermatitis.
Some patients have also reported hair growth in other
areas of contact, like neck, forehead, cheeks etc. it can
also cause serious cardiac problems and may also worsen
angina symptoms.

5. Minoxidil contains alcohol, which if comes in contact
with eyes or other sensitive areas of the body can cause
severe irritation. Any accidental spill should be washed
with cool water. If symptoms persist, seek medical
attention immediately.
Finasteride
Finasteride, an oral hair loss control medication, has also
shown tremendous results in hair regrowth. But since it
is an oral medication, its side effects are even more and

6. severe than the topical application Minoxidil. Common
side effects that have been reported by the individuals
include breast enlargement in men (gynecomastia),
decreased libido and other erotic problems. Serious side
effects associated with Finasteride include higher risk of
male breast and prostate cancer.
Best Option for Hair Restoration:
If you wish to avoid these issues and get a fuller head of
hair as well, there is no better option than a hair
transplant surgery. Unlike these hair regrowth
medications, a hair transplant surgery does not help hair
regrowth. Rather it redistributes already existing healthy
hair over the entire scalp to make your head appear
denser and thicker.
A hair transplant is a surgical procedure that involves
extracting hair from the donor region of the scalp and

7. implanting it into the balding regions. This technique has
helped thousands of people regain hair in locations
where they always wished to have it.
Before the surgery, the entire scalp region is made numb
with the help of local anesthesia so that the patient does
not experience any pain. Then using either Follicular Unit
Transplant (FUT) or Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
donor grafts are harvested from the back or side of the

8. scalp. These grafts are then carefully inserted into the
recipient area.
If you wish to resume to daily activities quickly or you
want to wear very short hair after the transplant, go for
FUE technique as it is minimally invasive and does not
involve extended downtime or recovery period.
To get the best results out of a hair transplant surgery, it
is important that you consult a certified hair transplant
surgeon with several years of experience in hands or
otherwise the results may not be as aesthetically
appealing and natural looking.
Saudi Arabia Hair Transplant Clinic is a renowned name
for surgical hair restoration in Saudi Arabia and United
Arab Emirates.