What helps with hair loss? Your options at a glance

What's good for you when you have hair loss depends on the cause. For most people, a regular routine is the best start: scalp care from the outside, the right nutrients from the inside and a few months of patience. And if larger areas are already thinning, a hair transplant is a real option.

First: know the cause

Hereditary, diffuse and patchy hair loss (alopecia areata) look different and call for different approaches. Receding temples or a widening parting point to the hereditary type. If hair falls out evenly across the head, two to three months after stress, an infection or a diet, diffuse hair loss is more likely to be behind it.

You'll find an overview in Hair loss: causes and types. You can read why the hormone DHT plays a role in the hereditary type in Hereditary hair loss.

From the outside: scalp care you'll enjoy using

Your scalp is the foundation for your hair. A scalp spray with Procapil cares for it right at the roots, absorbs quickly and gives your hair noticeably more grip. Spray onto the dry scalp once a day, massage in briefly, done. You can read exactly how in How to use a scalp spray.

A mild shampoo that cleanses the scalp gently without drying it out is part of this too. If you wash gently, don't tug at wet hair and cut down on heat, you'll also lose less hair through breakage. You'll find sprays and shampoos for your routine in our Hair loss category.

From the inside: nutrients for normal hair

Your hair needs nutrients. Biotin, zinc and selenium contribute to the maintenance of normal hair. A balanced diet lays the foundation, and food supplements let you top up in a targeted way. Read more about biotin in Biotin for hair.

• Xpecia tablets for men: with biotin and zinc, which contribute to the maintenance of normal hair, plus saw palmetto extract and keratin.
• Xpecia tablets for women: with biotin and zinc for normal hair, plus iron, which contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Evocapil monthly set: shampoo, Procapil spray and vitamins in one set – care from the outside and nutrients from the inside in one package.

Routine and patience

Hair grows slowly, and every hair goes through a cycle of growth, rest and shedding. So give your routine several months before you take stock. It's easiest to stick with it if your spray and tablets have a fixed place in your day, for example right after brushing your teeth.

Our tip: Take a photo every few weeks in the same light. That way you'll see changes better than in the mirror.

Hair transplant: when thinning areas remain

If your temples or crown are already noticeably thin, a hair transplant can be an option. Your own hair roots are moved from the back of the head to the thinning areas. You can read how it works in FUE hair transplant.

We've put together dedicated products for the time afterwards: Care after a hair transplant. Some clinics also offer PRP – find out more in PRP treatment for hair loss.

When should you see a doctor?

If your hair suddenly falls out heavily or in patches, or your scalp itches, hurts or is red, have it checked. For medical treatments, your dermatologist is the right place to go.

Frequently asked questions

What's the best way to start?

With a simple routine: a scalp spray with Procapil, a mild shampoo and nutrients such as biotin and zinc, which contribute to the maintenance of normal hair. If you know which type of hair loss you have, you can choose even more specifically.

Can I combine spray, shampoo and tablets?

Yes, that's exactly what they're designed for. Spray and shampoo care from the outside, tablets supply you from the inside. That's why many people start straight away with a set.

How long should I stick with my routine?

Plan for several months of regular use, because hair grows slowly. Photos in the same light help you compare.

What is a shampoo for hair loss meant for?

A mild shampoo cleanses hair and scalp gently without drying them out, and prepares the scalp for your spray. That way your daily care becomes a little ritual.

Summary

When it comes to hair loss, you have more options than many people think. Find out which type you have, treat your scalp to a regular care routine, get the right nutrients and give your hair time. And if thinning areas remain, a hair transplant is a real option.