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Choosing the Best Hair Fall Treatment: Factors to Consider

There are effective treatments for some types of hair loss. You can stop or at least slow stop hair loss.

Up to 100 hairs are lost daily by the average person. However, male pattern baldness, also known as androgenic alopecia, may be present if you consistently lose a significant volume of hair. Androgenic alopecia, often known as male pattern hair loss, is thought to be the most typical reason for hair loss. While many factors contribute to hair loss, some can be managed or minimized with simple home remedies. Oral and topical medications on a doctor's prescription may also be helpful.

There are effective treatments for some types of hair loss. You can stop or at least slow stop hair loss. In other cases, such as alopecia areata, when there is patchy hair loss, hair may recover independently after a year. There are both medical and surgical options for treating hair loss. Finding the problem is the first step in any effective hair loss solutions. Seeing a board-certified dermatologist helps you receive an accurate diagnosis. These medical professionals know the reasons for hair loss and have experience treating them all.

Androgenic Alopecia: What is it?

Male pattern baldness is most frequently caused by androgenic alopecia. Male pattern baldness will impact more than 50% of all males over 50, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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A variety of reasons can bring on androgenic alopecia. It could be brought on by genetics or a family history of baldness. Male pattern baldness that is inherited often has no adverse effects. In addition to androgenic alopecia, medications, thyroid issues, and other disorders can also result in hair loss. Before beginning any form of treatment, it can be beneficial to speak with a dermatologist because there are numerous underlying causes of hair loss. A dermatologist familiar with this issue can evaluate whether environmental irritants, underlying medical conditions, or heredity are to blame.

Causes of Male Pattern Baldness Hair loss may result from:

· Genetics and Family History

You are more likely to experience hair loss if your family members do. A genetic disorder known as androgenic alopecia causes men to lose their hair over time. This could manifest as thinning areas on the crown of the head or a hairline that is slowly retreating.

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· Medication-Related Conditions

Hair loss can be brought on by autoimmune disorders or hormonal issues. For instance, thyroid issues, bacterial infections of the scalp, or the hair-pulling disorder trichotillomania could cause bald spots or thinning hair. As the immune system destroys hair follicles, a disorder known as alopecia areata (bald patches) occurs.

· Medicines and Medical Procedures

Many drugs prescribed to treat ailments like cancer, depression, gout, heart disease, and arthritis can cause hair loss as a side effect.

Stress: Events or long-term stress may cause temporary hair thinning.

Hair Treatment for Men

In some cases, hair loss goes away on its own after a few months with no need for treatment. Male pattern bald patients can receive various surgical and non-surgical hair loss treatments. A variety of treatment alternatives, which are straightforward and non-invasive, can be offered by a hair loss specialist like Le Studio Image.

1. Surgery to Transplant Hair

Only the top of the head is impacted by the most prevalent type of permanent hair loss. Making the most of your remaining hair is possible with a hair transplant or restoration procedure.

A dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon performs a hair transplant operation by removing hair from a hair-bearing head area and transplanting it to a bald place. One to several hairs can be found in each hair patch (micrografts and mini grafts). Occasionally, a wider section of skin is removed, including many hair clusters. Although you won't need to stay in the hospital for this surgery, it is uncomfortable, so you'll be given sedatives to help with the pain. Bleeding, bruising, edema, and infection are all potential dangers. For the desired result, you could need more than one procedure. Despite surgery, hereditary hair loss will eventually worsen. Baldness surgical treatments are typically not covered by insurance.

2. Men's Non-Surgery Hair Loss Treatment

Le Studio Image recommends non-surgical procedures to defend against male pattern baldness. Options for non-surgical therapy include:

Minoxidil:

Men can apply minoxidil, a hair loss therapy, twice daily on their hair and scalp as a foam or liquid solution. To slow hair loss and encourage hair growth, minoxidil may:

  • stopping the shrinkage of follicles
  • triggering the transition of resting hair follicles into active growth follicles
  • extending the follicle's development phase

One of the most successful hair loss remedies is minoxidil (Rogaine). The effective treatment for androgenic hair loss is topical minoxidil. Yet, each hair loss treatment will uniquely impact each individual. For certain patients, a particular treatment may be more effective than for others. Without a diagnosis, you should still consult your doctor to be sure that any OTC medications you want to use are safe for you to use.

3. Finasteride

Finasteride is a hair loss medication we can prescribe at Le Studio Image. Finasteride acts by inhibiting the enzyme 5'-reductase, which turns testosterone into DHT. Finasteride reverses hair thinning and stabilizes additional hair loss by lowering the amount of DHT in the scalp and its impact on the hair follicles.

4. Laser Treatment

Laser treatment is supposed to decrease the inflammation in the hair follicles that stops them from regrowing in some types of hair loss, such as alopecia areata. Using various processes, low-level laser treatment (LLLT) may stimulate new hair growth in cases of other types of hair loss. A low-level laser device has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to treat both male and female hereditary hair loss. It increases hair density, as demonstrated by a few short trials. Further research is required to show long-term effects.

Last Words

Many factors, including genetics and skin or scalp conditions, can contribute to hair loss. While it is not always possible to stop hair loss, people may be able to do so by using OTC devices like laser combs or by taking a drug like finasteride or minoxidil. If someone is concerned about their hair loss or if it has started suddenly, they should speak with a healthcare provider. A doctor may request many tests and conduct interviews to determine the reason for hair loss.

To give you the best chance of an outcome you are proud of, Le Studio Image customizes our treatments to each individual. It offers a careful aftercare and recovery plan. To learn more or to receive guidance, please get in touch with one of our skilled surgeons.

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