It is typical to lose some hair daily as a part of a regular growth cycle. However, for most people, the lost hair grows back. But several factors like illness, hormonal disturbances, stress, aging, and genetics interfere with the natural hair growth cycle. Balding or hair thinning is more common among men, and 4 in 7 men get it in their genes. In addition, hair loss leads to severe changes in self-esteem and insecurity. Here are the common types of hair loss in men.

Genetics

Family history is the devastating culprit of baldness among men. It is known as male pattern baldness, responsible for 95% of hair loss in men in the US. It starts with a fading hairline and thinning around the crown of the head. The male pattern of baldness can get inherited from the mother, father, or both and can even affect men in their twenties.
Though there is no cure for this type of hair loss, several treatments can slow down or reduce hair loss, stimulate partial regrowth, or replace damaged hair. In addition, a surgical hair transplant can help men with advanced balding.

Poor Nutrition

Sometimes your diet lacks essential nutrients leads to hair loss. Iron, zinc, vitamin B, and protein are key contributors to hair growth. All of these can be obtained from animal products. If you do not consume animal products, then you can get help from supplements. Consult a healthcare provider before introducing a new supplement to your diet. Consistency plays a crucial role in improving hair growth with vitamins and minerals. At least six months are required to assess the efficiency of a product.

Stress

Emotional or physical stress from work, study, or major life events does not only affect your mental health but your physical well-being as well. For many men, stress triggers the shedding of hair. A few scientific studies showed that when we go through a major stressful event such as a bereavement or a major relationship break up we secret a protein called a nerve growth factor. This protein causes inflammation close to the hair follicle and, as a result, causes hair loss a few weeks after the stressful event.

The good news is that this type of hair loss usually reverses itself once you have managed to reduce your stress levels. But it can be useful for you to treat it at this stage to prevent it from getting worse.

If you are experiencing high stress levels, consider consulting a healthcare provider or counsellor. They are trained professionals to help you implement important strategies to relieve stress.

Medication

For some people, several medications can cause hair loss. Some common examples are cholesterol-lowering medicine, anticoagulants, blood pressure medicine, steroids, and acne treatments. These drugs can decrease the ability of the cells in your hair follicle to divide. This usually begins several months after starting the treatment.

Treatments For Balding

Finasteride

Finasteride is a medicine that can help to tackle male pattern baldness. It stops the testosterone hormone from becoming dihydrotestosterone. Reducing the level of dihydrotestosterone prevents hair follicles from getting weakened. A daily dose of Finasteride can minimise hair fall by 70%.

Please beware that finasteride is a prescription drug and you will have to see a doctor to make sure that it is a safe treatment for you.

Platelet-Rich-Therapy

Platelet-rich therapy is another innovative procedure to control male pattern baldness. It increases hair density and prevents further hair loss. It is crucial to start this treatment at the initial symptoms of hair loss.

Red Light Laser

Red light laser therapy is a popular treatment for hair loss. The consistent use of a low level of red laser for four months significantly increases the hair count by 39% in most men. You can get the FDA-approved laser cap from Satini Cosmetic Clinic to make your hair grow thicker and stronger. It is a device that you can easily use at home.

Anti-Hair-Loss Haircare

You can use a hair lotion with Minoxidil to prevent the signs of male pattern baldness. Minoxidil is a blood pressure medication that is not commonly used anymore. One of the side effects of this medication was that patients grew more hair on all body parts including the scalp. For that reason, it is now only used as a topical solution, so that we can grow the hair where we actually want it. Please bear in mind that there are different concentrations of minoxidil available and the 5% solution works better than the 2% solution.

Minoxidil solutions and creams are the more traditional treatment for hair loss and newer ingredients that are more natural and less harsh have been developed.  One of them is the REDENSYL™ complex, an innovative formula with a combination of several active ingredients. Several studies could show that this unique complex increases hair growth by 2.54% more than traditional Minoxidil.

Several other formulas have also been approved for the treatment of hair loss. You can visit the Satini Cosmetic Clinic Beauty Shop to see a carefully selected range of scientifically proven products for hair loss.

Natural Supplements

At last, Saw Palmetto Fruit Extract is a natural extract that is highly effective for hair loss. It enhances the quality of hair and prevents hair thinning. This natural supplement is very well tolerated and very rarely causes any side effects. In extremely rare cases it can cause stomach pain.

Medical Conditions

Several medical conditions cause hair loss in men and women. If a medical condition causes hair loss, it usually looks different from the normal pattern of male baldness. The common male pattern baldness usually starts with a receding hairline close to the forehead and then gradually spreads to the back of the head. In contrast to that, hair loss due to a medical condition happens in patches or diffusely. You may notice a patch of hair loss somewhere on your head that gradually gets bigger or you may notice several patches at the same time.

If this is the case, you will have to see a dermatologist or your GP to treat the underlying medical condition that causes the hair loss.

Patchy Hair Loss

For example, Alopecia Areata is a common disorder characterized by well-demarcated patches of hair loss. You may notice a patch of hair loss somewhere on your head that gradually gets bigger or you may notice several patches at the same time.  Immunosuppressive therapies are helpful for the treatment of this disease.

Diffuse Hair Loss

Hasimoto’s thyroiditis is another medical illness in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland. If the illness is left untreated, it results in hair loss. Graves’ disease is another thyroid disorder that causes an overproduction of thyroid hormones. The imbalance of the hormones forces the hair follicles to permanently enter the resting phase of the hair cycle.

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that hits various body systems and causes hair to fall out. Hair usually grows back during remission, but the loss is permanent in scarred areas.

The Bottom Line

The most commonly experienced hair loss is due to genetics. Therefore, it is imperative to understand the root cause of hair shedding and choose the proper treatment to control it. At Satini Cosmetic Clinic, we offer free consultations and design customized treatment plans. So, if you want to prevent male pattern baldness, book your appointments now.

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