If you have lost more than the normal amount of hair that we all experience such as slight shedding in the shower or when brushing your hair, then you may be looking for the best way to hair restoration. The idea of hair restoration is to reduce the amount of hair loss while at the same time, replace lost hair.

Technology and research have provided the public with advanced hair restoration options. 5-a-reductase is an enzyme that aids the body in converting testosterone to DHT. There have been recent medical breakthroughs regarding this enzyme in the form of 5-a-reductase inhibitors. These inhibitors are to some a "miracle drug" because of the effectiveness in halting the process of hair loss. Once stopped, you can begin the process of restoration.

Hair loss may be an indication of a more serious health condition, so it is important that before you begin any sort of hair restoration program, you first consult your physician to determine the cause of your hair loss. Then with the direction of your doctor, decide which method will be most beneficial to you and provide a healthy plan.

Hair transplant is one form of hair restoration. Because everyone has lifelong hair follicles, most of which are located at the back and sides of the head, these follicles can be literally transplanted to the balding area and will continue their function of producing normal hair growth.

Many clinics will offer you a scalp analysis, claiming that it will determine more specifically what the particular causes are of your hair loss as well as the composition of your hair follicles, thereby providing the necessary information for the doctor or clinician to draw up the most effective plan for you. However, you should be forewarned that the only real reason to have such an analysis is to determine if any sort of poison has caused your hair loss. Unless you suspect poison, you do not need to have an expensive scalp analysis in order to move into any hair restoration treatment.

There are two main avenues to pursue for hair restoration. You can go for surgery, or you may opt for medication. Either way, you will have much more success in the restoration of your full head of hair if you carefully research the treatments available.

In addition, when choosing a hair loss treatment, remember that you should make sure it has minimal side effects and no complications when mixed with any current health condition you have or medication you are taking. Some hair loss treatments have resulted in very bad side effects, so it is important to be aware of that.

Hair Loss is an extremely emotionally distressing disease that can make those afflicted particularly vulnerable. Therefore, recognize this about yourself and take precaution to learn all you can about hair restoration. Be sure to take a critical approach to what you hear and see about hair restoration. And by all means, do not make any hasty decisions regarding your hair restoration plan.