Male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia, is an inherited trait. According to Medline Plus, it affects more than half of men over the age of 50. However, stress or other autoimmune conditions such as alopecia areata can also affect hair loss in men.
Hair loss can’t always be prevented, but thankfully, there are treatments and remedies that might slow down the process.
Before you go out and buy supplements and special tonics, learn which ones have shown some promise in preventing or treating hair loss.
What is hair loss in men and women?
It’s normal to lose around 50 to 100 hairs every day. Usually this loss isn’t noticeable because new hair grows to replace the hair lost. Hair loss and baldness occur when hair falls out too quickly, or new hairs stop growing.
Depending on the cause of hair loss, you may notice slowly thinning hair or a sudden bald patch. Hair loss can impact just the hair on your scalp or entire body.
Causes of hair loss in men and women
Hair loss in men and women could be caused by:
Genetics and family history, Hormone issues stressed lifestyle etc : If your relatives have hair loss, you’re more likely to develop it. Male pattern baldness or androgenic alopecia is a genetic condition where people gradually lose hair. This could show up as a slowing receding hair line or thinning patches on the crown of the head.
Medication conditions: Some medical conditions like hormonal problems or autoimmune diseases cause hair loss. For example, thyroid problems, scalp infections, or trichotillomania (a hair-pulling disorder) could lead to thinning hair or bald patches. An autoimmune condition called alopecia areata develops when the immune system attacks hair follicles resulting in bald patches.
Medications and medical treatments: Hair loss is a potential side effect of several medications for conditions like cancer, depression, gout, heart diseases, and arthritis.
Stress: Chronic stress or stressful events could lead to temporary hair thinning.
Regrowth Treatment
● Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment
● Growth Factor Concentrate
● Hair Meso Therapy
● Hair Regrowth Laser Treatment
● FUE Hair Transplant
Lifestyle changes :
- Quit smoking
- Scalp massage
- Balanced diet
- Reduce stress
- regularly exercising
- listening to music
- practicing yoga
- meditating
- getting enough sleep