How to Stop Men’s Hair Loss

Hair loss is one of the most common problems of men. Not only does it make them less attractive, it also degrades their self confidence. Because of this increasing concern for hair loss, a lot of products have emerged in the market which disseminates misleading information about the causes and cures for the condition.

The first thing that you can do to stop men’s hair loss is to stop believing what these advertisements are telling you. Hair loss is not a product of always wearing a cap, smoking, inappropriate health habits, or even excessive oil on the scalp. The only culprit for hair loss in men or the so-called androgenetic alopecia is the condition where the male hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) act on scalp hair follicles.

This is what separates men’s hair loss from other types of hair loss. It is sad to say that men’s hair loss is mostly caused by genes. Some people attribute it to the mother side because of the known effect of the X chromosome on hair loss. But this is not always the case. The condition can be inherited from any parent.

Unfortunately, if you are looking for a way to stop men’s hair loss due to androgenic alopecia, you are out of luck. It cannot be cured but it can be treated. There are lots of treatments available in the market and some natural treatments you can try.

One treatment you can use us Finasteride. It usually prescribed by the doctor to stop men’s hair loss. This treatment is exclusively for men and is not prescribed for women’s hair loss. Another treatment is Minoxidil. This treatment is usually done by rubbing it onto the scalp. In contrast to Finasteride which is for men only, this treatment can also be used by women.

But if you want to opt for natural treatments, there are herbs that can help you stop men’s hair loss. Studies have shown that an herb called Saw Palmetto can block the production of DHT. It was first used by American Indians and small studies have shown that it can help in preventing hair loss. Another treatment is Nettle root. It almost has the same effect as Saw Palmetto and has significant effects in the prevention of the enlargement of the prostate.

These treatments can usually work only if you still have remaining hair in the area. If not, then you can only hide it through a toupee or have a hair transplant.

A hair transplant is done by harvesting some hair from the area where it is still growing. This is then redistributed to the other areas. If you managed to get a good doctor to do this, the results will look really natural as if nothing happened.

But hair loss should not stop you from doing anything. Sure you may have less hair than other people, but that does not mean you are inferior to them. Remember that self-confidence comes from the inside and not from how you look. It all starts from what is within you.