by jemasmith

The statistics are quite staggering, by the time they reach the age of 50, 50% of the worlds’ male population are affected by male pattern baldness. Many men just accept this and get on with life, but more men are learning about the newly affordable male pattern baldness treatments and want to keep their crowning glory. These new treatments started becoming available over fifteen years ago, but unless you were quite well off cost was always a major prohibiting factor (John Travolta was reported as spending around 00 a month for his treatment). Now prices are down to a level where most people can afford high quality treatments and if started early enough there is no reason why you should ever go bald. Having said that it should be made clear that there are still no miracle cures, if you are now completely bald there is still very little that can be done apart from wearing a hairpiece. But treatments can be very effective in re-growing hair for some people. It is a matter of learning what is possible and setting your expectations accordingly. There are a few things you should know before seeking a particular type of treatment. It is firstly important to understand why male pattern baldness occurs and how it develops before deciding which of the currently available treatments is right for you.

Why Hair Loss Occurs

Male pattern hair loss, also known as androgenetic alopecia is a genetically predetermined condition. The main contributing factor for causing it is the male hormone testosterone, hence this is why few females suffer from the condition and why castrated males never go bald. But testosterone does not directly cause hair loss, it interacts with an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase to produce the real culprit, a derived hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is widely acknowledged to be the main cause of hair loss in men. Men lucky enough not to go bald have hair that is resistant to the effects of DHT.

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Topical Application

Now that it is known what causes male pattern baldness many hair loss shampoos have been developed specifically to remove DHT from the scalp. These types of products are deep cleansing agents known as DHT blockers and have been used effectively to stop further hair loss and provide the optimum conditions to stimulate new hair growth. You may have heard of Minoxidil male pattern baldness treatment, this is not a DHT blocker, it is thought to work by directly stimulating cell growth in the hair follicle thereby giving it a resistance to DHT. The results though are the same and because they work differently, Minoxidil and DHT blockers can be used together for an even more effective hair loss treatment.

Internal Drugs

One of the most effective oral medications for treating hair loss was discovered accidentally when developing a cure for enlarged prostate gland in men. This drug was finasteride and it was found that in low doses finasteride was effective in preventing of male pattern baldness. It is now one of very few drugs with FDA approval for the prevention and treatment of male pattern baldness and only available on prescription.

As a natural alternative to Finasteride, a herb called Saw Palmetto is often claimed to be able to reduce DHT and therefore prevent male pattern balding. There are now many natural male pattern baldness treatments that contain saw palmetto and while only small scale clinical trials have been conducted results have been positive.

Transplants

As a last resort hair transplantation may be the only option for men with a bald patch greater than about ten centimetres (4 inches). This generally involves removing a doner strip of scalp from the neck area and grafting doner follicles to the bald patch. Scalp reduction is another surgical procedure where the bald scalp area is removed altogether with the remaining scalp skin pulled together. While this may seem quite drastic it can be a quite effective procedure in removing small bald patches

Conclusions

For many men baldness is accepted as part of the aging process and they adapt gracefully to their new look. But with many new male pattern baldness treatments available, men now have a choice in preventing hair loss altogether if they act early enough. The treatment is often needed for life but for many men that could be one of the best investments they ever make!

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Question by More heads are better than one: Is male hair loss accelerated by the region you live in?
I recently traveled to the midwest from California and I noticed that more men in the Midwest suffered from hair loss. It seemed to me that I saw more bald or going bald heads. Is their a correlation between male pattern baldness and what region of the country you live in?

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Answer by Bosley
Hi,

That’s an interesting observation; in general though, hair loss is more likely to be caused by a variety of other factors rather than location. Serious hair loss tends to be caused by one (or potentially more) of the following: genetics, extreme stress, malnutrition, illness, hormonal imbalance, thyroid problems, steroids (mainly in men who abuse them), skin/scalp conditions, etc. Again though, it’s an interesting point worth looking into further.

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I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Stars Accused of Male Hair Loss Cover-Up

London (PRWEB UK) 30 November 2011

121doc reports that several news sources suspect I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! presenter Joe Swash used hair restoration surgery behind closed doors. Swash has so far refused to qualify or deny if the hair loss allegations are true.

Swash claimed the title of King of the Jungle by winning the 2008 edition of I’m a Celeb and although he wore a hat for the best part of the show, the young soap actor was helpless in covering up his balding crown in front of the TV cameras. But in 2011, Swash sparked controversy when returned to co-host the show, sporting a healthy head of hair.

The story was first brought to light on the Belgravia Centre website, which reported that Swash paid £3,000 for an operation to stimulate the regrowth of hair, a procedure that has helped a growing number of men, including footballer Wayne Rooney. This story came just one month after the Daily Mail published an article on Swash discussing the extent of his hair loss condition on the ITV show.

It turns out that Swash is not the only I’m a Celeb star accused of having hair transplant surgery as back in 2011 rumours spread that presenter Declan Donnelly also went under the knife to put an end to male hair loss. The News Of The World reported that the 34-year-old’s hair appeared “thick and bushy”, despite having apparently thinned in recent years.

It is thought that Donnelly took action before the symptoms of male hair loss became too visible, which is practical advice patients receive during a private consultation. There is little evidence that suggest if Donnelly chose surgery or medication to achieve hair regrowth.

The Belgravia Centre website points out that aside from hair loss surgery, there are only two medicines that have shown sufficient evidence for preventing hair loss and encouraging hair regrowth following recognised clinical trials.

The two medicines are called Minoxidil and Propecia. Minoxidil works to encourage blood flow to the follicles and has an estimated 70% success rate for users. Propecia acts within the body to reduce the levels of DHT and allows the hair growth cycle to continue uninterrupted. Evidence from studies shows the medicine works for 70 – 80% of men suffering from hair loss, a common lifestyle condition for men in their twenties and thirties.

121doc is a leading online clinic specialising in treating sensitive health concerns, such as male hair loss. Men who are looking for more information or alternative remedies to hair transplant surgery can visit 121doc for impartial advice.

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Question by Scar Face: What is the best male hair product, that unlike gel, mousse, and other holding products keeps hair smooth?
i like to be able run my fingers in my hair….i got black hair…usually frizzy…i tried oil products but they have too much grease…face gets pimples…..HELP?

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Answer by Neal Caffrey
hair wax

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Question by : what is the best hair loss product for male pattern baldness hair loss?
There are so many product to choose. Can anybody recommend one that is effective with good price? I am 37 year old. I started to notice my hair getting thinner 3 years ago. I recently visited a doctor, who told me that my hair loss is called male pattern baldness or alopecia androgenetica. It runs through family. He recommend me rogaine foam and propecia. I searched online about these two products and found that propecia may have severe side effects (propeciahelp.com). Even though my doctor told me that the side effect is reversible and the chance is very low. I am still worried. Can anybody recommend anything else?

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Answer by gorganzola monsterelli
i’d try bosley i guess?

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Question by terin_sap: 20 Year old male with hair loss, What Medicine or Vitamin Can i take to REGROW MY HAIR! 10 POINTS PLEASE HELP?
hi,

I am a 20 year old male. I have hair loss all around my head not just one area. I am completely out of solutions and help.

does segals hair loss treatment help? have anyone tried this before?

What else can i do to regrow my hair?

Please Help.

Thanks from the bottom of my heart.

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Answer by snotalie
hiar doesn’t regrow except under miraculous circumstances. one you start to lose it, its gone

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by TheCamerons

 Introduction

Man hair loss is something which is very common today. Almost every man comes across this situation of hair loss after about 40 years of age. But some have a major problem which leads to baldness. The main reasons for the hair loss in men are stress and heredity. Another important reason for it is the increase of sensitivity in the sex hormones of a male which is called as androgens. It is better to use Zulvera hair shampoo to avoid hair loss.

The reasons for the loss of hair in men

The reasons for the loss of hair in men are that there are certain areas in the scalp which are very sensitive to the sex hormones and they circulate in the blood. These hormones shrink the follicles. The shrinking becomes so tiny that the hair starts falling and is not able to grow again. Though these follicles are alive they are of no use since the hair cannot grow in such areas. This type of hair loss in men starts between the ages of twenty to thirty years or later. Initially the hair starts gradually thinning or decreasing and later becomes completely bald in men.

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Prevention of hair loss in men

Man hair loss can be prevented by the way of medical treatment and if proper care is taken of ones hair. For this reason, the shampoo named Zulvera can be used which can protect the hair and revitalize it. This is an herbal based shampoo and causes no side effects since they are extracted from Natural herbals. Besides this shampoo there are other treatments which a physician can offer after examining the previous medical history of the patient. Though the doctor can treat the patient for baldness, the best solution for man hair loss is to properly maintain and ensure that any kind of treatment should not have any side effects. Zulvera, the herbal shampoo from natural herbals has no side effects.