Last updated September 23, Written by Michael Martin. Disclaimer If you have any medical questions or concerns, please talk to your healthcare provider. Vitals Male pattern balding is common: By age 35, almost two-thirds of American men will experience it.
Hair falling out is normal — we each lose about hairs a day. But a more rapid rate of fallout could signify male pattern hair loss. Advertisement 1st month of hair loss treatment free on a quarterly plan Find a hair loss plan that works for you Learn more. Related articles. Dandruff—what you need to know about a common condition 5 minute read.
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Low-level laser therapy can be used to help invigorate circulation in the scalp and to stimulate hair follicles. Although this is a fairly new treatment option, it has been deemed safe and tolerable. It is also a less invasive option compared to hair transplant surgery.
Although research is limited for laser therapy and hair growth, some studies have shown encouraging results. For instance, a study that included 41 men between the ages of 18 and 48 found a 39 percent increase in hair growth for participants who had laser hair surgery. The two most common hair transplant procedures are follicular unit transplantation FUT and follicular unit extraction FUE. FUT involves the removal of a section of skin from the back of the scalp where hair is still growing.
This section of skin is then divided into hundreds of tiny pieces called grafts. Male pattern baldness is commonly an inherited condition. However, preventing further hair loss at the first sign of thinning is possible.
Finasteride and Rogaine are two known treatments that might prevent further hair loss seen with androgenetic alopecia. Once you discontinue use of these medications, the hair loss may resume.
Talk to your doctor about if these medications may be right for you. An aging man who combs his hair often, wears hats and applies gels to his scalp will break off a significant number of hair shafts. When these poor habits are combined with an increase in the hormone DHT, the rate at which hair disappears significantly speeds up. Male pattern baldness is gauged according to the Norwood-Hamilton Classification. This scale contains the numbers 1 through 7. Stage 1 indicates the beginning of male pattern baldness while 7 is the final stage before nearly complete baldness.
Some men never make it to a 7 on this scale. Many will progress through a few stages and hair loss will cease with merely a receding hairline.
Norwood Type 7 hair loss is the most severe form of hair loss. By this stage, almost none of the hair on your scalp will be left, aside from a few stray hairs or small areas with relatively mild hair growth. This hair may be relatively fine and lacking in density. Currently, the most effective way to prevent male pattern baldness from worsening and protect your hair is with FDA-approved hair loss medication such as finasteride and minoxidil.
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The information contained herein is not a substitute for and should never be relied upon for professional medical advice. Always talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of any treatment. Insider tips, early access and more. What We Treat. Sexual health. Mental Health. Top treatments. These are the 7 Stages of Male Pattern Baldness.
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