Men Hair Loss

MEN HAIR LOSS

Hair loss in men is a common sight around the world. Many people do not understand that male hair loss is a medical disorder known as androgenetic alopecia. It affects up to 60% of the male population in almost every ethnicity; it is also referred to as male patterned baldness (MPB). Advancements in medical science and tremendous advancements in medical technology now make addressing MPB viable for many men through hair restoration.

The premiere hair restoration that is natural, proven and permanent is through

HAIR TRANSPLANT SURGERY

Hair transplant are now one of the most common cosmetic procedures elected by men today.

CAUSES OF BALDNESS IN MEN

Hormonal and genetic factors both play a role, but the exact root mechanism for baldness in men is still being researched by medical science.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) a powerful sex hormone is known to be the trigger for male pattern baldness. It has been noted that men with MPB have elevated levels of the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase. The act of genes, hormones and time makes prone hair shorter and finer over time and before it eventually dies out. The progress of this miniaturization causes disappearance of certain hair shafts and shrinkage of the others. In this process the scalp hair becomes very fine and short, which is also known as miniaturized hair.

Hair loss can begin as early as the end of puberty. The Hamilton-Norwood scale is used for the classification of male pattern baldness and is based on the progress and severity of hair loss. Currently, several treatment options are available. Besides hair transplantation, there are two medications that have been FDA approved for use in the United States. Patients who benefit the most from effects of medications on slowing the baldness process are still in the initial stages of baldness.

TREATMENT OF MALE PATTERN BALDNESS (MPB)

Medical treatment for baldness in men has always been a challenge. Patients’ experience varied results with the available approved medications. Minoxidil it one of two approved medications it comes in topical form of Minoxidil; it is the first FDA approved medication to market. Minoxidil is available in 2% and 5% solutions. Minoxidil needs to be applied to the balding areas of the scalp and its effectiveness is usually not noticeable for several months after initiation of treatment. Positive results of the medication are not permanent and in most cases a patient will resume hair loss after discontinuation of medication. Hair transplant surgeons may recommend use of Minoxidil treatment along with hair transplantation as part of your hair restoration.

The only available oral medication for male pattern baldness is finasteride (Propecia). It is available for hair loss treatment in one milligram pills and one pill should be taken every day. Withdrawal usually leads to reversal of hair loss within 12 months.

HAIR TRANSPLANT

Hair transplant is the natural, proven and permanent treatment for baldness in men. Formerly, surgical treatments such as plug grafts, scalp flaps and scalp reductions were used with less than desirable results for patients The advancement and discovery of Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) revolutionized hair restoration treatment of hair loss for both men and women.

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