5 Major Hair Loss Treatments for Men

During the day people lose around 100 hairs. It is not possible to prevent your hair from falling as you age. However, there are several hair loss cures that might assist in slowing down the process. Before making use of any of the treatments you should analyze which ones have shown some promise. Androgenetic alopecia, which is also known as male pattern baldness is an inherited trait. This condition affects more than half of males over the age of 50. Specialists have prepared a list of most useful hair loss treatments and they are as follows:

1.OTC drugs and prescription 

There are only two drugs for the male pattern baldness that were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It may take up to a year to see the results of these drugs. In addition to that, you will have to continue taking them in order to maintain the benefits of this hair loss treatment. These drugs are as follows: 

• Finasteride: these pills are normally taken on a daily basis. You can buy them only if you have a prescription from your doctor. 
• Minoxidil: it normally comes in the form of liquid or foam. You should apply it to the scalp twice a day in order for your hair to grow and prevent further hair loss.  

2.Laser treatment 

This is an option, which assists in reducing the inflammation in follicles that keeps them from regrowing. The only disadvantage of this method is that limited studies have been conducted to support its effectiveness. Although, specialists state that low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is considered safe and effective hair loss treatment. It is also considered highly effective when it comes to treating male baldness pattern. 

3.Hair transplants

As one of the options available for people that suffer from hair loss is hair transplants. Patients can make use of the two most popular hair transplants, which are follicular unit transplantation and follicular unit extraction. The first method is considered more classic. As part of this process, some skin from the back of a scalp is removed, as well as follicles from that strip of skin and then reinserting the hair follicles into the part of the scalp where there is a shortage of hair takes place. The second method involves the removal of hair follicles directly from a scalp and transplanting them to the bald parts of the scalp. 

You need to keep in mind that this is a surgical intervention and might be quite expensive and painful. These procedures also involve some degree of risk including infections and scarring. In some cases, several doctor visits might be required to get the desired effect. 

4.Lifestyle modifications 

Everyone knows how smoking affects lungs but the majority of people do not know that smoking has also a negative effect on our hair. The aforementioned statement has been confirmed by several studies that analyzed the link between smoking and hair loss. Therefore, an effective hair loss cure should start with eliminating cigarettes from your life. In addition to that, food that you consume during the day has a huge effect on the strength of your hair. Vegetables, fruits, lean proteins are useful for hair loss treatment. To be more specific, make sure to add the following foods in your diet: 

• High protein foods such as eggs, seafood, and lean meats 
• Foods rich in  omega 3 fatty acids such as tuna, salmon, flax seeds, hemp seeds, and walnuts
• Iron-rich foods, which include beans, eggs, green leafy vegetables 

5.Scalp massage 

Massage does not only allow you to feel relaxed but also can help to prevent your hair from falls. Doctors say that scalp massage stimulates the hair follicles. A study showed that men who received 4 minutes of scalp massage for a duration of 24 weeks had thicker hair at the end of the research.