Hair loss in men: causes, types, treatment

The issue of thick hair is not only a concern for women, because hair loss in men is a much more serious problem, since it threatens with baldness and is very common. Not every representative of the male part of the world's population can boast that by the age of 40 the hairstyle is the same as in 25-30, in 80% hair begins to thin at the temples and crown.

You should not panic, but at the first sign you should understand the cause of alopecia in order to normalize the condition of the strands. With a similar problem, they turn to a trichologist, who will tell you the way to a solution, advise good means. Despite the fact that, according to statistics, alopecia is getting younger and occurs at the age of 18-25, estet-portal.com claims that it can be defeated.

Male hair loss: common types

Everyone's hair falls out, but there is a certain norm – 50-100 hairs, but over – this is a pathology, which is called alopecia.

It comes in several forms:
•    androgenetic loss is hereditary, it consists in an excess of dihydrotestosterone, which destroys the follicle;
•    diffuse loss – no less common type, but more common in women, due to hormonal disruptions in the body, thyroid diseases, skin diseases;
•     alopecia areata is characterized by a large number of foci of baldness and not only on the head, but also in all areas with hairline;
•    cicatricial prolapse is caused by injuries of the skin of the head (scars, wounds, burns, etc.), follicles that have been damaged, become inflamed and scar tissue appears;
•    total loss is considered to be the last stage, then the hair falls out all over the head and the end result – baldness.

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Hair loss in men: getting to know the causes

Strong sex loses hair, so there must be a reason. Let's consider everything in order:
•    genetics and hormonal disruptions – the most common causes of baldness, up to 95% of males are subject to them – first there is thinning of the hair, and then their complete loss;
•    stressful situations, because you probably noticed that during a period of stress, hair falls out more due to lack of nutrition, since stress has a bad effect on blood circulation;
•    infections lead to alopecia, and primarily those that accompany high fever;
•    malnutrition – path to baldness

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Means to combat hair loss in men

A common group of drugs in the fight against such a problem – this is a different type of professional series product:

•    shampoo;
•    masks;
•    serums;
•    oils, etc.

But they will help to overcome alopecia only in case of temporary factors of the problem – stress or lack of useful trace elements. as part of such preparations there are active substances that stimulate growth and strengthen the follicles. But when genetics or hormones act as a factor in alopecia, it is better to contact a trichologist and choose more serious methods of influence (drugs with minoxidil or a laser comb).

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Therapy for male hair loss

Treatment is a physiotherapeutic procedure that affects the scalp:

1.    Iontophoresis is the action of a galvanic current when drugs are injected deep into the skin. The procedure strengthens the roots, enhances hair growth and nourishes the bulbs.
2.    Electrical stimulation affects blood vessels, speeds up metabolism, and normalizes hormonal levels. The essence of the method – mini surge current.
3.    Microcurrent therapy is the influence of a small current that goes through different types of electrodes. Result – improvement of metabolism, tissue repair.
4.    Cryotherapy – method of freezing certain areas of the skin, using liquid nitrogen. To notice the effect, a couple of courses are required, then the scalp will be saturated with oxygen, and the condition of the hair will improve.
5.    Laser therapy is effective, because it makes the hair thick and healthy.
6.    Hair transplantation is used if the above methods did not give any result. The procedure is painless, but it is prescribed by specialists.

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Preventive measures for hair loss in men

It is possible to prevent alopecia, especially when it is not associated with a genetic predisposition, if you follow these rules:

•    try to avoid injury to the scalp;
•    Massage your head with a massage brush or gently with your fingers, it stimulates blood circulation;
•    Eat right, and most importantly, fully, in the period of lack of vitamins, take special complexes;
•    Get in the habit of washing your hair with warm or cool water, as hot water will damage the follicles;
•    buy quality hair care products, which must match your hair type;
•    avoid the cold, because temperature changes have a bad effect on your hair, so do not forget about a hat during the cold period.

If the hairline is not genetically predisposed to early baldness, then preventive measures, starting with the development of a diet, will help to avoid alopecia.

The problem of hair loss in men is relevant for almost every third representative of the stronger sex, but it can be overcome. Timely detection of alopecia will help to avoid baldness and find the right therapy in time.

If your dad and grandfather went bald before retirement, then you should not wait in the wings. Modern techniques allow you to restore health to curls and make them strong. In extreme cases, you can resort to hair transplantation, since often baldness for a man is not only a cosmetic defect, but also a blow to his self-esteem. Do not put off going to the trichologist for later and be healthy.