Treating Men’s Hair Loss
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At around 50 years old, most men would have some kind of hair loss problem.Given such prevalence, about $1.0 billion is the yearly estimated expenditures on minimizing or reversing hair loss in men. In this article, we will discuss various hair loss product reviews, effectiveness, and preventative treatment for male pattern hair loss.
The most often-used ingredient for treating hair loss is Minoxidil, the main component of Rogaine, a topical hair loss prevention product.When loss of hair occures mostly on the frontal and vertex areas, Minoxidil is most effective as topical treatment solution.
Another topical solution for the hair loss problem may be anti-androgens. These bind the hair follicles which delay hair falling out and minimize male pattern baldness.Nizoral shampoo contains mostly anti-androgens.However, antiandrogens are purchased by-prescription only.
Finasteride is an ingestible hair loss treatment that works as a DHT inhibitor, and studies show that 9 out of 10 males taking Finasteride experienced visible results.Propecia contains Finasteride as its active ingredient.However, Finasteride is not for women, because it can be a cause of birth defects.
Copper peptides are a topical treatment used to prevent hair loss by shortening the resting phase of hairs, resulting in more hair follicles being in the growing phase.
Hair transplant, the transplanting of hair follicles from other parts of the body, may also be effective if all other treatment methods fail. The transplanted follicles will not die out, so balding of the area will not recur.During these past years, hair transplantation techniques have improved markedly.For example, tiny plugs of 1-4 hairs have generally replaced the large swatch technique for a more natural appearance.
There are many ways to preventatively treat male pattern hair loss.Some can be done at home such as
Avoiding heating hair excessively, such as with a hair dryer or hair irons.
Some easy to do home methods of treating and preventing premature hair loss can be done on your own. Some at home methods that can be used include: avoiding excessive heating of the hair such as with a hair dryer or flat iron, over use of hair gel and hair spray should be avoided especially directly to the scalp, also avoid to much exposure to sun and high wind .
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October 25th, 2008 at 11:59 am
Another topical solution for the hair loss problem may be anti-androgens. These bind the hair follicles which delay hair falling out and minimize male pattern baldness.Nizoral shampoo contains mostly anti-androgens.