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Male Pattern Baldness is the most common type of hair loss seen in men. More than 50% of the men across the globe will be affected by male pattern baldness.
The most common type of hair loss in men, the male pattern baldness affects most of the men over the age of 50. Also known as Androgenic Alopecia, this condition is mostly inherited and is associated with male sex hormones called androgens. Androgen regulates hair growth and when it gets affected hair loss happens.
If you develop male pattern baldness, the growth cycle associated with androgen gets weaken, resulting in follicle shrinking. Eventually, the growth cycle of your hair stops and as a result no new hair grows in that place causing complete baldness.
Like said, male pattern baldness is hereditary. If you are prone to tis condition, then chances are there for you to get affected in your teenage years. However, studies show that male pattern baldness mostly affects men above 50 years of age. Other causes include:
• Iron Deficiency
• Medications/Supplements
• Excessive Vitamin A Consumption
• Malnutrition
• Using Anticoagulants/Blood Thinners
As per sources, male pattern baldness has been linked to various other diseases including prostate cancer, diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure, or hypertension. So, if you suddenly develop severe hair loss, it’s better to consult your doctor.
Depending upon the severity of your hair fall, the doctor would suggest further treatment procedures that you need to undergo. It is obvious that people see hair loss as a sign of growing older, and they would never want to go for any treatment. Since hair loss can also trigger some psychological effects, treatment is a much-needed option.
They are as follows:
Minoxidil
A tropical treatment option, Minoxidil is used to be applied to the scalp. It is available over the counter (OTC) at pharmacies. As per the sources, it works best on the crown of the head.
Finasteride and dutasteride
Both of them are oral treatment options and they are available only on prescription. Finasteride helps prevent dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a male hormone that plays an important role in shrinking the scalp hair follicles. It blocks the hormone formation. Since it may cause some side effects, you are allowed to consume these medicines only under your doctor’s prescription.
Laser treatment
Laser treatment is the most popular hair fall treatment option. However, the success rate of this treatment is still debatable as they have not been shown to slow or prevent male pattern baldness. Also, it takes time.
Transplantation
Hair transplantation has now become common and it involves taking hair from other parts of your body and grafting it onto the scalp.
