Finding hair in the sink? Feeling around on the back of your head and feeling like there's something missing? Are there any older male relatives in your family with a full head of hair? It's true-You might be going bald.
here are still a few things you can definitely try. If you act now,
you may be able to save it. Saving it now will save you from having to take drastic measures in the future like replacement surgery or even worse-a toupee!
Alternatives To The Surgical Option
Surgery can help. There are grafts and patches that can transplant natural human hair to your scalp. This is a viable option for some, but it's less than ideal for most. The first reason is that it's not as effective or natural as preventative treatment. In other words, grafted ones never quite look natural.
Secondly, surgery just doesn't sit well with most people. Like plastic surgery, transplant has a stigma attached to it. Basically, we'd prefer any other option before we went under the knife. Luckily, there are non-surgical options that can treat your hair loss naturally.
Topical Creams To Stimulate The Scalp
A number of topical creams and shampoos are available for those who are thinning on top. You can buy them over the counter at your local drug store. They use ingredients like minoxidil to naturally stimulate the growth. They restore blood flow to the scalp, and the boost in circulation keeps the hair growing and sticking around.
You've should probably have heard of Rogaine. This is the most popular topical treatment. It's effective for most men who are not totally bald yet, but it takes some time to see the results. If you follow the instructions carefully, you should see results in about 8 months. Your doctor can recommend other products that work well too. If you don't have time to wait, there's also the medical solution.
Pills To Promote the Growth
The cause of hair loss in most men is DHT. This is an enzyme that is stirred up by the testosterone in your body. These two don't really mix. Once they get together, they keep it from growing on the scalp the way it's supposed to. New pills on the market work as DHT inhibitors and keep the testosterone at bay.
The most popular pill for this loss is Propecia. It's available by prescription only. Propecia's results are great, with 9 out of 10 men who take it seeing immediate dramatic results. Like any other drug, it has potential side effects, so you should talk to your doctor to see if it's right for you. It is dangerous for women to take it, so it's available only to men.
Hair loss is a serious problem, but you don't need surgery to take care of it. Check out these non-surgical solutions before you decide to go under the knife. Prevention is the only key!
