Hair loss is one of the common problems faced by a lot of people. There are many reasons for hair loss and it needs to be diagnosed at the earliest to prevent it from getting worse. It can even be a symptom of a serious disease. There are several hair loss products available in the market that promise healthy hair growth. It is important to choose a product that is suitable for your hair. It is equally important to beware about its side effects.

How to choose the right hair loss products

• Read reviews
  Do not buy a product based on the commercials used to promote the product. Most companies promote their products with fancy commercials and heavy promises but fail to deliver the results after use. It is advisable to read reviews before purchasing the product as it would help give you an insight into how the product is. You can also choose to buy the product based on reviews by customers who have already used the product.
• Look for natural ingredients
  Do not go for products with chemically produced supplements. Make sure all vitamins and minerals added to the product are sourced organically. Most hair loss products often cause a dry and itchy scalp so it is important to look for essential oils present in the product to hydrate and moisturize your scalp.
• Look for allergic ingredients
  If you have a sensitive scalp, it is advisable to check what ingredients are used in the shampoo. There may be a few ingredients that you are allergic to which can cause side effects that might worsen the already existing condition.
• Doctor’s consultation
  It is advisable to consult a doctor if there has been no improvement, regardless of you using many hair loss products. Based on the various tests taken, the doctor will diagnose the problem and prescribe the right medicine.

Side effects of hair loss products

• ROGAINE ^®
  It is a solution that helps stimulate hair follicles. Continuous usage of this product helps reduce hair loss and stimulates hair growth slowly. Most common side effects of this product are scalp irritation and unwanted facial hair growth in women. The results are not effective once you stop using the product due to the side effects which could lead to hair loss again.
• Propecia
  This is an oral pill that needs to be taken only when prescribed by a doctor. The results are certain during treatment and gradually fades out if discontinued. A regular dosage of this medication leads to a blockage of testosterone hormones in men and causes side effects with sexual issues such as erectile dysfunction.
• Steroids
  Steroids are used for hair treatments to cure hair loss caused due to irritation or infection on the scalp. A high dosage of steroids can lead to thinning of scalp and can weaken the skin.
• Other oral supplements
  Most oral supplements help in strengthening and thickening of hair. Most common side effects observed are uncombable hair syndrome in which the hair is unmanageable. Sometimes, it even creates static because of which one cannot comb their hair. Stomach upset is also a common side effect observed. This needs to be reported to the doctor immediately.