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The Egg Treatment As you already must know that eggs are a great source of protein, and this will help you to grow your hair and provide strength. This henceforth prevents your hair from damaging. While us- ing applying this treatment you must always remember to wash your egg mask only with warm water. Here are the steps to do it correctly. • Take an egg and add coconut oil to it. • Then apply this as hair mask. • Then you should wrap your hair with a warm towel and leave it like this for 20 min- utes. • Finally use a mild shampoo to wash your hair. Milk and Honey Treatment The milk and honey treatment is the kind which will suit all your hair needs. Here are the steps that you should follow in order to get rid of your hair troubles at home. This is an effective hair spa at home for dry hair treatment. ‘ TREAMENT OPTION FOR HAIR LOSS’ Medication Hair loss caused by some underlying disease needs treatment for that disease. It may also need drugs to reduce inflammation and suppress your immune system, such as prednisone. Approved medicines for treatment of hair loss include: Minoxidil: This is available as an over-the-counter liquid or foam to be applied locally on the scalp. It has to be rubbed on your scalp twice daily to grow hair and to prevent further loss. It not only slows the rate of hair loss but also leads to re-growth of hair. It takes about 12 weeks for new hair to start growing. Minoxidil is available as 2 percent and 5 percent solution. If you stop using it, hair loss will restart. Some of the common side-effects include scalp irritation, unwanted hair growth on the adjacent skin of the forehead or face. Finasteride: It is available as a prescription medication for treatment of male-pattern baldness. It is approved for use only by men. The medications is taken daily in the form of a pill. Finasteride helps to slow down hair loss and in some men, it may lead to new hair growth. It can cause side-effect, such as diminished sex drive and sexual function. Only rarely is the risk of getting a fast-growing type of prostate cancer increased. It should be avoided by women of childbearing age. Surgery The most common type of permanent hair loss is the one that affects only the top of the head. Surgical procedures use the hair you are left with to cover the bald sections of the scalp. Surgical procedures used for treatment of baldness are effective, but expensive and can be painful. Some of the risks associated with these procedures include infection and scarring. 14