Parameter Daily Care (Shampoo) Medications PRP Hair Transplant Cost / session RM 75 – RM 135 per bottle of shampoo RM 100 to RM200 depending on the type of medication and treatment plan RM 700, the number of sessions varies according to the individual needs The cost for each follicular transplant is RM 8 to RM 12 Description There are plenty of hair loss shampoos in the market which can reduce the occurence of hair loss and promote hair growth. These shampoos do not need prescriptions and can be bought at any clinics or pharmacies. There are few different medications that can be used to treat hair loss. The available medications are Minoxidil, Finasteride and Nexus Hair Minerals. Minoxidil works by allowing more nutrients, oxygen and blood to the hair follicle and encouraging healthy hair growth. For men suffering from male pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia), Finasteride works by preventing testosterone being converted into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone which causes hair to fall out. Available exclusively at Nexus clinic, Nexus Hair Mineral is an amazing cocktail of various vitamins and minerals designed by the doctors of Nexus Clinic specifically to combat hair loss. Plasma rich platelet therapy is the famous vampire therapy. Here you own blood is reinjected into the skin. This multiple injections promote new hair growth and increase the strength of the new hair. Not to worry it is completely safe as your own blood is only used, no chemicals, no medications. It is a surgical procedure of removal of the hair follicles from any parts of the body and planting them areas of the head that are either thinning or have no hair.This process is known to be Follicular Hair Transplant. It can be performed by using two types of procedure, which is, Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) or Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). Pros These shampoos are easily affordable and can be purchased anywhere. There is no need for prescriptions or consultations. This treatment option is affordable. You can purchase these medications anywhere. There is no need for recurrent follow ups and you can use these medications at home. Non-invasive and is not a surgical procedure. This means there will be no heavy preparations for the procedure and there will be no downtime after the procedure. It has a better success rate for hair loss treatment compared to any other treatment options. Cons They are not very effective, certain shampoos can worsen the hair loss. There may be side effects to using this shampoos like scalp allergies and at times dandruff. There may be allergic reactions towards the medications for certain people. Minoxidil can lead to unwanted hair growth when in contact with skin. Finasteride is only effective for men. There may be slight bleeding from the injection site and bruising which will resolve in a few days. Hair transplant is a long term procedure, it takes about 6 to 10 hours for the procedure. The other disadvantage is that hair transplant procedure is quite expensive. Success rate 35% 50% 70% 80% Remark – The results are dependent on the type of hair loss and the degree of hair loss the individual faces. It can be performed concurrently with hair transplant to promote the transplanted follicular growth. It will be more efficient when combined with PRP treatment to stimulate the hair follicles. Risk Factor 7/10 3/10 2/10 4/10 Pain Scale 0/10 0/10 4/10 6/10 Time taken 15 mins a day depending on the instructions 15 mins a day depending on the usage instructions 45 minutes to 1 hour according to the target area 6 to 12 hours