Male pattern baldness. Causes and treatment

At the prom, you had a lush head of hair no worse than a bobtail, and now you understand that you no longer need a hairdryer and hair gel? Then this text is for you!

Why do I get a bald spot?

Often baldness is associated with a number of reasons. There is good news in this. All these factors are described in sufficient detail in medicine. The very bad news is that regardless of age and health, none of us is immune to such a problem.

Trichologists have carried out many years of work, which has shown that most men, unlike women with a more attentive attitude to their health, come to doctors when the bald spot is large enough... It is very difficult to treat such patients, since the disease may already be in an advanced stage.

What are the main causes of baldness?

The most important and common cause of alopecia (or alopecia) – heredity. 95% of men with baldness have a bald spot thanks to their genes (read – relatives). A study conducted by experts from the University of Edinburgh found that many genes "responsible" for baldness are contained on the X chromosome, meaning they can be passed down the female rather than male line.

Baldness in the case of heredity develops as follows. Your body produces an excess amount of testosterone. The hormone itself does not pose a danger to hair follicles, but its derivative, dihydrotestosterone, adversely affects hair growth. Over time, the hair thins, loses its strength and eventually falls out. Typical lesions here are the forehead and parietal region.

Fighting androgenetic alopecia is difficult, but it is possible. It is very important not to miss the moment before the hair follicles "block" the connective fibers. If this happens, then it becomes almost impossible to restore their functions.

Stress, infection, inflammation of the scalp, autoimmune disease, reaction to medications are other factors of baldness.

Maybe you've become vegan?

In the event of an abrupt transition to a vegan diet, you may face a lack of iron in the body. This can happen if the body, put in extreme conditions, begins to consume nutrients and oxygen differently, depriving the hair. But here you will also need to conduct a simple blood test and discuss with the doctor the method of iron replenishment. As soon as the balance is restored, the hair will begin to grow again.

Weak immunity can also cause male pattern baldness

Approximately 2.5% of cases of male pattern baldness – a weak immune system. And in most cases, alopecia areata is the cause here. – Bald spots can appear in any area of the scalp. This is because abnormalities in the immune system cause it to recognize hair follicle cells as foreign and “destroy” them. Often, the causes of male pattern baldness related to this factor include viral infections as well as severe emotional distress.

This, of course, is not a complete list of causes of male pattern baldness, but the main one. That is why you cannot make a diagnosis yourself. This should be done by a doctor, as well as prescribe a suitable treatment.

How to treat male pattern baldness?

Curing male pattern baldness is not a single patented method, but a set of measures, including medication on the human body with the help of hardware technologies, and even the use of folk remedies as an adjunct therapy.

The most famous drugs for baldness today are "Minoxidil" and "Finasteride». The goal is to equalize the hormonal background and improve blood circulation and nutrition of hair follicles. But these are quite serious medications, and in no case should you take them on your own - only with the consent and under the supervision of a doctor, since they have contraindications and side effects.

Recently, the so-called laser combing has gained popularity (there are a lot of them on Aliexspress), the hardware technique is quite effective, but it is worth undergoing a course of treatment in a salon. The purchase of laser combs most often turns out to be an unjustified waste of money, since the effectiveness is an order of magnitude lower compared to salon procedures. But laser therapy should also be prescribed by a trichologist.

What can be done to prevent hair loss?

If your male relatives have a baldness problem, then it's time for you to take care of prevention. Prevention of male pattern baldness concerns the entire lifestyle of a person. Therefore, it is necessary to have a regular balanced diet, give up bad habits, take good care of your hair, use high-quality shampoos and professional hair masks that stimulate hair growth and prevent hair loss. And, of course, regular visits to hair health specialists and following their advice will not be superfluous.

What to do if nothing helps, and male pattern baldness progresses?

In some cases, the treatment of male pattern baldness is ineffective. This happens mainly when the disease is noticed too late. And here there are two alternatives: either put up with it and wear a "stylish bald head". If you have a lot of extra money, then you can resort to hair transplantation.

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