Treatment Options to Know to Treat Male Pattern Baldness

Are you one of the 50 million men suffering from male pattern baldness? Male pattern baldness is also called androgenic alopecia scientifically. Do you want to stop it? Well the answer would surely be yes. Male pattern baldness usually begins at the temples of the head forming M shape. With time it could also lead to complete baldness by shedding of all the hair on top and sides of the rear head too. This could lead to awkwardness to a few men, who don’t prefer to look bald. How does one solve it?

Let’s take a look at some hair baldness treatment choices available.

They include

1. Understand how male pattern baldness works.

Androgenic alopecia can be linked to androgen (male sex hormones) but its exact reason is not known.

·         It could also be a genetic issue; dihydro testosterone(DHT) the main androgen is supposedly associated with baldness.

·         Higher level of DHT in hair follicles can reduce growth cycle of the hair and delay growth of new hair.

·         The hair follicles block the growth of new hair with time, though the follicles stay active, signifying that there could be growth of new hair. 

2. Try Minoxidil (Rogaine). 

·         It is a current treatment option to treat baldness. Its mixture is applied on to the scalp which aids the hair follicles to grow.

·         Medication cannot guarantee hair loss prevention but minoxidil delays hair loss and some men feel the growth of new hair.

·         Minoxidil’s worst side effects are itching, skin rash, acne, swelling, burning and soreness.

·         Excess dosage can cause hazardous effects like blurry vision, chest pain, dizziness, fainting and uneven heartbeat.

3. Enquire with the doctor if you should take finasteride. 

^·          Finasteride is an oral pill similar and more operative than minoxidil. It is marketed under Propecia and Proscar. It works by binding to the enzyme that converts free testosterone to DHT.

·         It delays hair loss till consumed, but if discontinued then hair loss returns in a year.

·         Its side effects can be chills, cold sweats, confusion, fainting, hives, legs swelling, arms and face, weight gain and tingling.

4. Getting a hair transplant.

A hair transplant process can be defined as moving tiny patches of hair of the scalp to the balding area. These can be done in various sittings and different timelines; results are praiseworthy and sincerely worth a try!

The process of treatment:

·         Prior to the sitting, the scalp is numbed with local anesthesia.

·         Small sections of hair are removed from the donor area and the rest is stitched together. Then, small hair sections are neatly separated out from the donor area and inserted into the bald area.

·         Many numbers of hairs can be transplanted in one sitting, almost a thousand strand of hair.

·         Hair transplants could possible cause blemishing and bleeding, and also a chance of risk in infection.

Natural Remedies to Follow to Deal with Hair Loss Problem

Tips to Take Care of Your Hair this Summer

Sweltering summers are here! Summers take a toll on our health and majorly on skin and hair. Though it’s the best time to relax and enjoy outdoors, but the sun can damage the hair badly. Let’s take a look at a few tips that will avoid hair damage and keep it well.

1. Protection Gear:

Going on a holiday to a sunlit location? You could enjoy it the most with protection gear like a hat, cap and a scarf in your travel bag. Like sunburns on skin the hair too can get sunburn by the ultraviolet rays of the sun causing high dryness, loss of shine and limp hair. Wearing a hat or a cap will allow blood flow within the scalp area while you enjoy your holiday will protect you against the sun’s harshness.

2. Swimming Preparation:

Dipping in the pool is the agenda in anyone’s holiday! But prior to that, follow these steps. Chemicals are added to the pool to sterilize it, this can lead to damage. To avoid causing harm to hair caused by chemicals rinse your hair with water before and after a swim. Hair braiding and using a swim cap can also help and avoid tangles in the hair.

3. Hydrate Yourself:

Drink plenty of water during summers to avoid dehydration and for healthy hair. Drinking 8-10 glasses of water daily is advised to aid blood circulation in the scalp area and achieve lustrous hair. If soaking up plenty of sun, then ensures you are hydrated with regular intake of water.

4. Moisturize Your Hair:

Do not forget to do this before stepping out in the sun. There are many moisturizers available in the market for your kind of hair type. Choose water based since they can retain moisturizing properties for long durations. Use it before stepping out in the sun to maintain healthy hair.

5. Air Dry Your Hair:

The heat in summer can really be harsh and cause immense damage to the hair. So do not tamper it more by using a hair dryer. Let the hair dry naturally on its own in summers since exposure to sun can cause brittle and weak hair. Limit the usage of hair curlers and flat iron to keep hair healthy.

6. Brush Your Hair Wisely:

Hair is really delicate when it’s wet; brushing it directly after swimming is a big no no. Brush it after its dry with a wide toothed comb to avoid any breakage.

7. Use Gentle Access

Summers cause to hair to breakage, or any kind of pull or pressure by hard clips can result them to fall off the scalp. Avoid using clips with metal buckles instead use fabric hair bands and clips with smooth edges that will not cause damage to hair.

Follow these steps in order to maintain healthy hair in summers and enjoy summers without the guilt of it causing any damage to you healthy locks!