Male pattern baldness is not such a rare problem. Moreover, it faces both the old and the young generation. Hair can fall out for various reasons. This is what the publication will tell, as well as how you can deal with this ailment.
Hereditary factor
In some cases, a man begins to go bald due to a significant increase in testosterones (androgens). The violation is inherited from the mother or father and can occur at any age after puberty. Such baldness is called androgenic.
Usually, first of all, the hairline decreases in the temporal zone. In this case, one can notice not only a decrease in the density of hair, but also a slowdown in its growth phase. Also during androgenic alopecia, the hair rods in men decrease in diameter, length and even begin to lighten.
Autoimmune disorder
Male pattern baldness may be due to an autoimmune mechanism. With this violation, the hair follicles are perceived by the human body as foreign bodies, so it begins to get rid of them. The causes of this phenomenon have not yet been fully studied, so it is difficult to choose a treatment. It is believed that autoimmune alopecia is inherited or occurs due to intoxication of the body.
Endocrine diseases
The usual remedy will not help from hair loss, if the cause of the disease lies in the disruption of the functioning of the internal secretory glands (including the thyroid). Then the treatment of baldness in men will primarily be associated with the elimination of endocrine diseases.
With this deviation, the hair becomes dry, dull, sparse and thin. The first bald patches, as a rule, are formed on the occipital areas, near the forehead and in the area of ​​the eyebrows. With atrophy of the gland, intense hair loss, which is characteristic of older people, can be observed.
Stress
If a person experiences severe stress for a long time, then early baldness may be observed. In men, this is not uncommon. It all starts with a narrowing of the vessels that are located on the head. Because of this, the hair roots are deprived of sufficient nourishment. If this continues for several months, baldness will begin. If emotional or nervous strain is rare, then hair loss will be temporary.
Medication
Taking strong medications often has side effects. For example, these are drugs such as antidepressants, aspirin, diuretics and other drugs. In some men, the negative effect is manifested in the form of baldness. If such a side effect appears after taking the medication, then you should immediately contact your doctor. Perhaps the medicine simply does not fit, and the doctor will prescribe another.
Smoking
The dangers of tobacco have been spoken about for a long time and everywhere. But they do not always mention that due to smoking, hair fall can begin over time. Moreover, because of such addiction, the risk of baldness in men is much higher than in women. This was proved by studies at the University of Taiwan.
Scientists have analyzed the health status of more than seven hundred men. Their average age was 60 years. According to the results of the study, when smoking from 20 cigarettes per day, most patients lost a significant part of their hair. This pattern is explained by the fact that when tobacco is used, the hair sac in which the root part is located is quickly destroyed. Moreover, because of this bad habit, the circulation of hormones is disrupted. Therefore, estrogen production increases and baldness begins.
Other causes of male pattern baldness
Also, the following factors can become sources of the problem:
- Alcohol abuse.
- Radiation exposure.
- Various diseases (anemia, thyrotoxicosis, diabetes mellitus and others).
- Constant temperature fluctuations.
- Stay in the freezing air.
- Exposure to direct sunlight.
- Incorrectly selected hair care products.
To establish the true cause of hair loss will help an experienced and qualified trichologist. Therefore, turning to him for help should not be delayed.
Male pattern baldness treatment
The fight against hair loss should begin with a careful attitude to your health. At the first negative symptoms, you should immediately consult a doctor for advice. He will be able to establish the source of alopecia and prescribe the necessary course of drugs. Depending on the cause of male pattern baldness and treatment, appropriate treatment will be prescribed.
A single remedy to eliminate the ailment will not be enough. The problem needs to be addressed in a comprehensive manner. As a rule, local drugs, vitamin complexes, physiotherapy, normalization of nutrition and folk remedies are involved. Further, the publication will tell you what you can take at home. But before using the product, you should definitely consult a doctor.
Topical preparations
As a rule, substances such as minoxidil, nicotinamide and ketoconazole are used to treat male alopecia. They are part of many drugs that can be purchased at the pharmacy.
Minoxidil is an active substance that dilates blood vessels, improves blood circulation and hair growth. It is part of the eponymous baldness remedy, which requires long-term use. The most effective remedies for baldness in men are drugs of American firms. As for domestic manufacturers, it is worth paying attention to the Alerana company. It offers an effective complex against hair loss, to enhance their growth and against alopecia in both men and women.
Nicotinamide preparations also dilate blood vessels and improve local blood flow. In composition, this substance is close to nicotinic acid, which women have long been using to grow braids. After these funds, blood rushes to the roots faster, which is why the strands grow faster. After the course of treatment, a fluff appears, which indicates the activation of new bulbs. Nicotinamide is part of many cosmetic products. To choose an effective remedy, it is important to know the cause and stage of alopecia.
Ketoconazole is an antifungal that works well against seborrhea. Sometimes it is she who causes male pattern baldness. Hair due to dandruff begins to grow poorly and fall out. Pores on the scalp are also clogged, which leads to a violation of metabolic processes in this area.
Cosmetics
Cosmetology products (masks, lotions, shampoos, balms) that are specifically designed to combat male pattern baldness work effectively. The result can be observed after their regular use. This usually takes from two weeks to several months.
When choosing a product, you should carefully study the composition. It should not have harmful components. These include surfactants (surfactants), such as sodium salts. They damage hair and slow their growth. It is very good if the composition contains natural ingredients, essential oils that are of plant origin, and thymus (thymus gland) extract. They will help stop hair loss and activate hair follicles.
Today there are many products from baldness for men - shampoos, balms, masks and much more. As the reviews show, the following cosmetics cope well with this problem:
- Cream "Himalaya Herbal".
- Spray "Alerana".
- Lotions "Minox", "Folten Pharma".
- Masks "Kera Nova", "Moroccan".
- Balms “Actuela Placenta”, “Revivor Perfect”.
- Shampoos “Revivogen”, “Alerana”, “Progain”, “Fitoval”, “Provillas”, “Nizoral”, “Nioxin”, “Sulsena”.
The choice of a specific cosmetic product depends on the cause of hair loss and the individual characteristics of the man.
Vitamin Complexes
Alopecia can be caused by a lack of vitamins in the body, because it is hair that first begins to suffer. Therefore, the reception of a correctly selected complex can solve the problem.
Fortifying vitamin medicines are necessary to strengthen immunity. The body needs them twice a year, especially if the diet is not balanced.
It is useful to take vitamins for the nervous system if a man has baldness due to stress. But only a neurologist can prescribe such drugs.
There are also special vitamins for strengthening hair. They act directly on the follicles, supplying them with the necessary substances, including biotin and calcium. A tool that will help in each individual case, a trichologist can advise.
It is worth mentioning that you can not drink several vitamins for different purposes at the same time. Otherwise, an excess of some substance may occur, and this is even worse than its lack.
At home, for the treatment of baldness in men, you can resort to folk recipes.
Pepper tincture
Judging by the reviews, this is a very effective remedy for hair loss. It is actively used by both men and women. A mask with pepper irritates the scalp. Therefore, there is an influx of blood to the roots and stimulation of the bulbs, which causes hair growth. It is worth noting that there have been rare cases of allergies. Therefore, a reaction test is recommended first.
Mask composition:
- Pepper tincture - 60 milliliters.
- Castor oil - 35 milliliters.
- Bay oil - 6 drops.
To mix the specified components. Apply only to the roots and gently rub. Wrap the head with cellophane and insulate with a towel. Keep within an hour, and then rinse with shampoo. Such masks are recommended to be done 3 times a week. The course of treatment consists of 20 procedures.
Onions and honey
This mask is truly masculine, because its smell is quite vigorous. And all because the composition includes onions. But, as reviews show, male pattern baldness quickly disappears. Hair grows strong and new follicles appear.
Composition:
- Small onions - 2 pieces.
- Natural honey - a teaspoon.
Turn the peeled bulbs into pulp using a blender or grater. It is not necessary to pour out the allocated juice, it will come in handy. Add honey, bring the mass to a homogeneous consistency. Rub the composition with your fingers into the scalp, which must first be washed with shampoo. Leave the mask for forty minutes. Rinse off with warm water and medical shampoo. Repeat the procedure twice a week. The duration of the course of these masks is three months.
Yolk mask
Composition:
- Chicken yolk - 1 piece.
- Cognac (or vodka) - a large spoon.
Mix whipped yolk with alcohol until smooth. The mask should only be rubbed into the scalp previously washed. Put a plastic bag on top and insulate with a hat or towel. In this form, like forty minutes. Wash off the mask with clean water (without shampoo). After this, it is recommended to rinse the head with nettle or chamomile decoction.
This folk remedy for baldness in men will help only if the cause lies in the weakness of the hair follicles.
Mustard Poultices
If new hairs do not grow, then this mask can. It activates the follicles and improves the structure of the hair.
Composition:
- Mustard powder - a tablespoon.
- Burdock (castor) oil - 40 milliliters.
Mix the ingredients, leave for about half an hour. During this time, the powder should completely swell. Stir the resulting mixture well and apply to the roots. Cover the head with polyethylene and a towel (or hat). Keep the composition for half an hour. During the procedure, a slight burning sensation will be felt, which means that the composition is working. If baking is very strong, then the mask should be washed off. Next time, you just need to add less mustard and more oil. Mustard mixture is recommended to wash off under a warm shower. After that, you can use the usual shampoo.
Herbal decoction
This home remedy for baldness in men can be prepared from various herbs. But the following plants are considered the most effective: nettle, sage, coltsfoot, wormwood, centaury, plantain, roots and leaves of burdock, willow bark. In folk medicine, these herbs are often used specifically for the treatment of alopecia. A decoction can be prepared from any one herb or from a mixture of plants. But the latter option is preferable, because it will give a greater effect.
Ingredients:
- Herbs (aforementioned) - 4 tablespoons.
- Water is a liter.
- Linden honey - 2 dessert spoons.
First you need to cook a decoction. To do this, boil water, pour in dried herbs and hold on fire for seven minutes. When the liquid has cooled, it should be filtered through a sieve. Dissolve honey in the broth and rinse hair. It is advisable to carry out this procedure after washing the hair with a treatment shampoo.
Nettle lotion
This remedy heals and strengthens the hair, stops baldness.
Composition:
- Nettle leaves (young) - 50 grams.
- Water - 500 milliliters.
- Apple cider vinegar - 50 milliliters.
Mix and warm the ingredients in a water bath. It is important not to bring to a boil. Cool the finished composition, filter and apply to the roots. Rinse off is not necessary. Lotion is recommended to be used before bedtime every other day. The course can last several months.
Now you know how to stop baldness in men. This problem requires an integrated approach, which necessarily includes consultation of trichologists. Moreover, a visit to a specialist should not be postponed until the last moment, so as not to receive hair transplantation instead of treatment. Also, as the reviews of men show, folk remedies are very effective. They give a stunning result, but only with regular use.