Dangers in Hair Loss Treatment
Learn About the Side Effects Involved
Hair plays an important part in one’s overall image. This is why, more and more people turn to hair loss treatments to prevent their hair from falling, stimulate regrowth and have a shiny, healthy and good looking hair. There are plenty of treatments against hair falling and choosing between them can be quite a challenge as they have both positive and negative aspects. Unfortunately, many people only take a look at what the product promises to do and often neglect their disadvantages. Most of the times, this leads to unpleasant situations. Below you will find what side effects can occur when using different types of hair loss treatments.
Itching, burning, irritation
Among the most common side effects when choosing topical creams, ointments, foams, sprays, shampoos or conditioners are itching, burning or irritation. This mainly happens when the patient is allergic to a certain substance contained in the product, when the scalp is sensitive or has been previously exposed to other damaging factors (sun, chemical factors or diseases). Rogaine, Procerin, Revigogen, Profollica and Herbal-H are only some of the hair loss treatments which can have those side effects. In case of laser treatments, irritation may occur because of the device, but there have been reported no side effects from laser lights.
Stomachaches
Some pills, such as Provillus and Procerin have been reported to cause stomachaches when taken before meals. However, this can be avoided by taking the pills after you have eaten your meal.
Dizziness, alert heartbeat, swelling
Chemical products, no matter if they are ingested or applied on the skin can result in more serious side effects, such as alert heartbeat, increased blood tension, dizziness, headaches or swelling. If this happens when undergoing a hair loss treatment, it is advisable to stop the treatment and see a doctor for minute checking.
Sexual dysfunctions
Some of the DHT inhibitors may cause serious sexual dysfunctions in men. Impotence and erectile problems have been reported by men using Propecia. While the company producing it admits these side effects and claims that they are only temporary, many men state that these effects are irreversible.
Greasy hair
Topical treatments or those who require daily application on the scalp will automatically make the hair look greasy and have that dirty look, like it has not been washed for days. If this affects your hairstyle, you can apply the treatment early in the morning and wash your hair before leaving home. This may prolong your expectation for new hair strands, but at least will save your image.
The side effects of hair loss treatments vary from product to product, as well as from patient to patient. This is why, if you undergo such a treatment and started feeling bad you should stop it and diagnose your problem. It is your health in the middle and it is imperative to take good care of it above all.
