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Five Tips for Men Losing Their Hair
by Jane Meggitt
That receding hairline or bald spot on the crown of the head are tough to deny. As hair loss increases, many guys panic. Going bald is not something to look forward to, even if you knew it was coming because of a family history of male pattern baldness. Fortunately, there are treatments that can slow hair loss and even allow hair to grow back.
Nutritional Supplements
Can the right types of supplements stop balding and permit regrowth? The answer is: Perhaps. Nutrafol claims its formula targets male hair loss on a multitude of levels, including “inflammation, stress, hormones as well as genetics” and addresses these various triggers. Viviscal “nourishes thinning hair and promotes existing hair growth,” according to its packaging. Neither is approved by the FDA.
Laser Combs
Laser combs supposedly “revive” dormant hair follicles and stimulate the scalp to produce more growth. These pricey combs may help a little, but don’t expect miracles from these devices.
Minoxidil
Minoxidil, marketed under brand names such as Rogaine, is FDA-approved. Rogaine is also available over-the-counter, so there is no need for a doctor’s prescription. Rogaine appears to work via hair follicle stimulation when applied topically.
Although it is FDA-approved for balding on the top of the head, it also helps re-establish hair thinning along the forehead. There’s a downside- to get the most out of minoxidil requires twice daily application, something many men just don’t have time to do.
Finasteride
Another FDA-approved hair loss medication, finasteride, is sold under the brand name Propecia. The drug comes in pill form, and is available only by prescription. It’s best used to treat genetic hair loss relating to male pattern baldness, and can be used in conjunction with minoxidil. In some patients, Propecia doesn’t stop hair loss, but slows the rate of loss down. In others, hair loss stops and/or grows back. There’s a major downer to this drug. Erectile dysfunction is a common side effect, at least temporarily.
Hair Transplants
Surgeons are perfecting the art of transplanting hair from one part of the head to a balding patch. The back of the male head is often not affected by hair loss. Individual hairs are “mined” from this source in a process known as “follicular unit extraction” and surgically implanted in sparse areas. It’s an expensive procedure and it takes time for transplanted hairs to grow in, but it does work. Because it’s your own hair, the finished look is quite natural.
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