Discover the truth about why men suffer from hair loss and how you can help prevent it!
We wish it was a myth, but the truth is that male-pattern baldness is real and affects two out of three men in America, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Also called common baldness, or to be more scientific, androgenetic alopecia, this type of baldness is the most common cause of hair loss in men.
1. It’s All Relative - Take a look at your father and grandfathers if you’re beginning to wonder if male-pattern baldness is in your future. It's largely an inherited trait. 2. The Early Bird…Tends To Lose More Hair – Are you starting to notice that you’re losing hair more frequently even though you are younger than other males who still have their hair? If so, chances are that you are more likely to develop more extensive baldness over time. 3. The Top of the Head – In common baldness, men typically first notice a receding hair line, followed by baldness on the top of the head. 4. Don’t Worry About Hair Products – One hair loss myth that needs to be eliminated involves hair gels and spray. These products don’t actually contain any active ingredients that would incite male baldness. If you’re still concerned about the products you are using, switch to more natural-based gels that contain Aloe Vera. 5. The Test You Can See – This is one of the easiest diagnoses your doctor will ever have to make. Male-pattern baldness is detected based purely on the appearance and pattern of the hair loss. Other atypical hair loss may be caused by a medical disorder and requires a more specific test to determine the cause. 6. The Easiest Treatment – Disguises are available, of course. Hair pieces are a cheap way to hide the baldness. However, the reality is that if you are comfortable with your appearance than you should seriously forget about treatment. You’ll still look good! 7. Minoxidil – Otherwise known as Rogaine, this drug is applied directly to the scalp to stimulate the hair follicles. It’s been proven to slow hair loss for many men, while some have even claimed to grow new hair. Ceasing the treatment will cause the hair loss to return. 8. Finasteride -- This prescription pill is also called Propecia. It inhibits the production of the male hormone dihydrotestosterone. Similar to Rogaine, men are more likely to decrease the rate of hair loss through this treatment. New hair growth is rarer. The good news is that this drug is generally more effective than Rogaine. Ceasing the treatment will cause the hair loss to return. 9. No Jumping the Gun – So far, no prevention technique has been discovered to inhibit the onset of male pattern baldness. What the future holds for hair loss is still unknown.
A. Evans is a writer and editor for http://www.fitandfabliving.com. Sign up for free newsletters to receive all the latest health, beauty and fitness tips delivered straight to your inbox!
