How to Prevent Hair Loss With Lamictal

Prevent hair loss when taking Lamictal

Lamictal is an effective medication used against seizures. However, a rare side effect can cause hair loss in some users. There is no proven way to prevent this hair loss, except by either reducing or changing the medication, so you should talk to your doctor to see if this is possible. Use proven healthy hair loss prevention methods to keep your thinning hair as healthy and as strong as possible while taking the medication. Hair lost caused by medication often returns once the medication is changed, but you should avoid going off the medication suddenly as this may cause a seizure.

Things You'll Need

• Hair loss prevention shampoo
• Olive oil
• Plastic bag
• Apple cider
• Sesame seeds
• Yogurt
• Onion
• Honey

Instructions

1. Visit your doctor and talk about the side effect. Ask the doctor about finasteride or minoxidil. Experts at WebMD state that these hair loss prevention medications can be effective at preventing medication induced hair loss.

2. Wash your hair every day with the right shampoo. Choose a shampoo that prevents hair loss and is suitable for your hair type.

3. Apply a weekly hair treatment. Add two or three drops of olive oil to your hair and massage your scalp for a few minutes. Wrap a warm towel around your head and place a plastic bag over the towel. Leave the bag and towel on your head for 2 or 3 hours. Shampoo your hair with a mild hair loss prevention shampoo. Repeat the process once or twice a week to help your hair pores rejuvenate.

4. Mix 1/2 cup of apple cider and hot water. Allow mixture to cool slightly and pouring into a spray bottle and spray your hair after you shampoo. Allow to set for 3 to 4 minutes and rinse with pure water.

5. Add food items like white sesame seeds and yogurt to your morning diet. Eating a handful of sesame seeds and a cup of yogurt a day will add extra magnesium and calcium to your diet which are essential nutrients for hair growth.

6. Cut an onion in half and rub the thinning hair area to open the follicle pores. Apply a teaspoon of honey and massage your scalp once a day to return circulation and add needed nutrients to your hair.

7. Apply styling products sparingly. Avoid using products like mousse, hair gel and hair spray as these tend to damage and thin hair. Avoid using the hair dryer as much as possible to prevent further hair damage.

8. Reduce stress by taking a mid-day power nap. According to the experts at Hair Loss Prevention, sleep reduces stress and gives you better emotional control, which ultimately prevents hair loss.

References

• Indobase: Hair Loss Problem
• Surviving Hair Loss: Hair Loss Prevention
• WebMD: Medication Induced Hair Loss
• Lamictal: Talking with Your Doctor