While it is common for men to develop hair loss at some point in life, thinning or baldness can make them feel older and self-conscious about their appearance. According to the American Hair Loss Association, 95% of hair loss in men is caused by androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness). Approximately, two-thirds of men experience some degree of hair loss by the age of 35 and 80% of men have hair thinning at 50 years old. However, despite the reason for your hair loss, there are excellent treatments available to reverse it.
Starting as a bald spot or receding hairline on the top of your head, male pattern baldness slowly progresses as you age, resulting in hair loss or baldness. Male pattern baldness is caused by hormone and genetic factors. If it is due to genetic factors, you may notice quick hair fall in your 20s, 30s, 40s, or 50s. While hair loss or baldness from male pattern baldness is permanent, you can treat and prevent it. Sometimes, you can even reverse it (with medications and treatment) if it is diagnosed earlier. See Also: What Are the Effects of Nutritional Deficiency on Hair?
Men can experience hair loss due to the following factors:
Other factors that can increase men’s risk for hair loss include:
There are many hair loss treatments available, but not all treatments suit everyone. Based on the type and degree of your hair loss, your hair surgeon recommends the treatment that remains effective and best suits your hair restoration goals. Generally, hair loss in men can be prevented or reversed with the following treatment options:
Low-level laser therapy is a safe and effective hair growth treatment. LLLT is intended to reduce the inflammation in hair follicles that prevents hair growth.
It involves grafting artificial hair to the pre-existing hair follicles. These artificial hairs are stronger than natural hair and give a completely natural look while increasing your hair volume.
It uses your own plasma in the blood. A small amount of your blood is drawn and spun down to separate platelet-rich plasmas. These plasmas are injected into your scalp to promote hair growth.
The cost of your hair loss treatment depends on the severity of your hair loss, your hair restoration goals, and the type of treatment you choose.
You can prevent or reverse hair loss by following these simple lifestyle changes and home remedies:
A soothing, gentle scalp massage stimulates the hair follicles while increasing their blood circulation, therefore encouraging hair growth.
Participate in stress management activities daily, including exercising, practicing yoga and meditation, listening to music, playing with kids, etc.
Nutrients like minerals, vitamins, and iron are essential for healthy hair growth. So, ensure to include healthy foods in your diet, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, unsaturated fats, lean proteins, and iron-rich foods.
A study reveals that smoking can cause hair loss. So, quit smoking to decrease or prevent hair loss.
Coconut oil, olive oil, castor oil, peppermint oil, and rosemary oil are known to increase hair growth, so you can apply any of these oils to your scalp.
Applying onion juice to your scalp can be effective against male pattern baldness. It stimulates hair regrowth while reducing hair loss. See Also: 10 Easy and Effective Hair Care Tips for Men
At Mane Center for Advanced Hair Restoration, we offer both surgical and non-surgical hair loss treatments, customized according to the patient’s requirements. Our surgeon, Dr. Douglas Burka has years of experience and expertise in treating all types of hair loss (whether it is alopecia areata or androgenic alopecia) with natural-looking results. Contact our professional experts today to learn more about hair restoration treatments.
