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    Can Male Pattern Hair Loss Be Prevented?

    27/09/2022

     

    The regional desolation created by your hair strands that leave the duty station prematurely is called androgenetic alopecia in the medical literature. It is popularly known as male pattern baldness. However, we know that you do not like the expressions of baldness or baldness and that you find it disturbing. Male pattern baldness, that is, androgenetic alopecia, which is the fearful dream of not only men but also women, is associated with genetic predisposition and hormonal disorders. The earlier it is detected, the higher the chance of cure. Because protecting existing hair is easier and more effortless than waiting for new ones to form. We have listed the main causes of hair loss for you. You can read the factors that lead us to baldness step by step, especially androgenetic alopecia, in the continuation of our article.

    Androgenetic Alopecia

    Androgenetic alopecia appears in sources as male pattern hair loss or baldness. In addition to factors such as genetics and age, androgen level plays a role in male pattern hair loss. It is said that the DHT hormone, which enables the development of sexual organs in men, has a large share in male pattern hair loss. The DHT hormone reduces the diameter of the hair follicle and causes it to disappear over time and hair does not form in that area.

    • When Does Androgenetic Alopecia Occur?

    Male pattern hair loss, which develops due to male hormone sensitivity, usually begins between the ages of 20 and 30.

    • What are the Symptoms of Androgenetic Alopecia?

    It occurs at an older age in women than in men. The most noticeable symptom is retraction of the hairline. The most common symptoms of regional baldness, such as thinning of hair strands, decrease in density, and crown opening.

    • Can Androgenetic Alopecia Be Treated?

    Depending on the patient’s history, it can be brought under control with drug treatments if detected at an early stage. Minoxidil is a drug with proven effectiveness in the treatment of male pattern hair loss. The main purpose of the treatment applied with drugs and medical lotions is to slow down the shedding process.

    Nutritional Deficiencies

    Malnutrition is not a common cause of hair loss or baldness. Foods and vitamin supplements that are included in your diet or not are auxiliary elements of hair loss treatments. Elimination of nutritional deficiencies with an improved diet program and external vitamin supplements can lead you to an unhealthy diet; It helps to protect from many problems such as weight gain, hair loss, weak immune system diseases.

    Disease and Drugs

    Some diseases or some drugs used for treatment can trigger short or long-term hair loss. At this point, the primary goal is not to stop hair loss, but to treat the disease.

    A Stressful Life

    Emotional nutrition is just as effective on our health as physical nutrition. Building our life schedule from foods rich in stress causes a feeling of burnout not only mentally but also physically. Chronic headaches, low energy, body aches of unknown origin are the most common symptoms and complaints of high stress levels. Hair loss is also considered as one of the physical consequences of stress.

    Hormones

    Hormone irregularity harms the general functioning of our body. Disruptions caused by hormonal imbalance and irregularity cause hair loss. It is also the most important cause of male pattern baldness.

    What Are the Early Stage Symptoms of Male Pattern Baldness?

    Regardless of the cause, there are some symptoms that indicate that hair loss exceeds normal limits. If you detect these symptoms at the initial stage, your chances of intervention increase.

    • Hairline Retraction

    The most common symptom of male pattern hair loss is receding hairline. By examining the temple and forehead area, you can determine where your hairline starts or should begin, and whether there is a backward pull.

    • Increased Hair Strands on the Pillow and Shower

    The shedding of the hair strands becoming conspicuous is the most important indication that the health of the hair is in danger. Pillow covers and the shower area give us an idea of the extent of hair loss.

    • An Itchy Scalp

    Itching and rashes on the scalp can be a sign of seborrheic dermatitis and hair loss.

    • Delayed Growth of Hair

    Late hair growth can be an early sign of male pattern hair loss. If, after cutting your hair, the growth process is slower than before, you can consider this as a warning.

    • Thinning of Hair Strands

    Thinning of the hair strands, lifeless and dull appearance of the hair is a clear signal before shedding.

    • Genetic predisposition

    There are also genetic factors among the causes of hair loss. It is useful to review the pedigree of male pattern hair loss.

    Do adults have baldness problems? If yes, at what age did the hair loss start? The answers to these questions can give you clues about the fate of your hair.

    What Are Your Options to Prevent Male Pattern Hair Loss?

    There are many methods and techniques to catch and treat male pattern hair loss at an early stage. For the solution of your hair loss problems, you can create your treatment route with the help of a specialist, with the methods suitable for you. Here are your options:

    • Medicated or Non-Medicated Treatments
    • Laser treatments
    • Regular scalp massage
    • Microneedling
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