Everything you need to know about Male Hair Loss

As with different kinds of losses, losing hair can cause a lot of grief.  But you are not alone! The likelihood of men suffering from hair loss increases significantly with age. Genetics can also play a part in male hair loss.

The most important thing to know about male hair loss is that it’s progressive and missing the early signs of hair loss can prove to be a mistake. The sooner you act; the more choices you have to fight hair loss.

Causes of Male Hair Loss

Male sex hormones, called androgens are responsible for the growth and regulation of the hair. However, as men age and due to genetic conditions, this hormone begins to decrease, thereby leading to a reduction in hair growth.

As each hair on our head has a cycle, dropping levels of androgens in the body would mean that the hair will not come back. Therefore, the hair begins to fall and grow thinner.

Hair fall in men is caused majorly because of the male pattern baldness condition (also called androgenetic alopecia) which is similar to female pattern baldness. If you have a family history of male pattern baldness, there’s a possibility that you may develop it as well. 

However, in some cases, male hair loss can also happen due to chronic illnesses, undiagnosed illnesses, or cancer. If you experience drastic hair loss and have no history of hair loss, you should get a doctor’s opinion.

Signs and Symptoms of Male Hair Loss

Hair loss can appear in many forms, depending on what is causing it. It occurs gradually or suddenly and can affect just your scalp or your whole body. Symptoms of male hair loss may include:

• Gradual thinning on top of the head: Gradual thinning affects people as they age; this is a common type of hair loss problem. In men, hair often begins to recede from the hairline on the forehead. 
• Patchy or circular bald spots: Some people lose hair in patchy or circular bald spots on the scalp, beard, or eyebrows.  Your skin may become itchy and painful before the hair falls out.
• Sudden loss of hair: An emotional or physical shock can cause hair to fall. A handful of hair may fall out while combing or washing your hair or even after gentle tugging. This type of hair loss causes overall hair thinning but is generally temporary.
• Full-body hair loss: Some medical treatments and health conditions such as chemotherapy for cancer and alopecia Universalis (a severe form of alopecia areata) can result in hair loss all over your body. The hair usually grows back once the condition is treated and the root cause is addressed.
• Scaly patches over the scalp: This can be a sign of ringworm, seborrheic dermatitis, or psoriasis as they spread over the scalp. Broken hair, swelling, and redness can be some of the symptoms.

How to prevent hair loss?

• Be gentle with your hair. Avoid tugging while combing or brushing, especially when your hair is wet. A wide-toothed comb might help to prevent hair pulling. Avoid harsh treatments and limit the tension on the hair from hairstyles that pull at the hair roots.

• Ask your doctor about supplements and medications you take that might cause hair loss.
• The sun offers vitamin D which helps to create hair follicles. But excessive ultraviolet rays from the sun can damage the scalp and give adverse results.
• Stop smoking. The association of smoking with hair loss is largely attributed to toxins in smoke that can harm hair follicles and damage male sex hormones (androgens).
• If you’re undergoing chemotherapy treatment, ask your doctor about a cooling cap. This cap can help to reduce the risk of losing hair during chemotherapy.

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Homeopathy Treatment for Male Hair Loss

Homeopathy works wonders for different hair loss conditions. This treatment for hair fall helps in preventing hair fall and provides nourishment to hair. Homeopathy treats the hair condition by addressing the root cause without any side effects.

Homeopathic medicines are selected after a complete diagnosis and case analysis, which includes the medical and family history of the patient and mental and physical constitution among other relevant factors.

Once the causes are evaluated, suitable homeopathic medicine is prescribed to the patient. These medicines help to strengthen the hair roots and promote hair regrowth. The advantage of homeopathic treatment for hair loss is that it is painless and is suitable for people of all age groups.

According to a study by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, natural ingredients found in homeopathic remedies like Sabal Serrulata and Thuja Occidentalis are effective in treating hair loss.

Missing the early warning signs of hair loss is a common mistake.  It’s important to take a proactive approach to combat hair loss before it is too late. Book an appointment with a trichologist homeopath and get your customized hair loss treatment without any side effects.

Happy and Healthy Living!