Best 15 Self-Help Tips for Male Pattern Baldness
It’s unlikely for male pattern baldness to set in before the age of 18. Two-thirds of men have male pattern baldness. 40% of men experience noticeable hair loss by the age of 35. (Source: NCBI) As soon as you notice an increase in the amount of hair shedding or thinning hair, you should act. There are some things you can do to try to keep it at bay.
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keep your head sweat free
There are several factors that could trigger sweating. These include humidity, hot weather, stress or anxiety, strong emotions such as anger or fear, eating spicy foods and exercise, even mild activity. Sweat gathers in the pores and weakens hair roots. This causes hair loss in men. A soft, absorbent towel can help dry excess sweat.
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Avoid hot showers
Excessively hot showers can cause damage to the scalp by stripping if of the essential oils that help to protect it. This causes dryness and inflammation. Scalp inflammation can result in miniaturization of the hair follicles and thinning hair.
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Try scalp massage
A scalp massage increases hair density by improving blood circulation to the scalp and hair follicles. This increases the activity of genes known to promote hair growth. An added advantage is that a scalp massage helps to lower stress levels which can be related to hair loss.
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Enrich your diet with protein
Consume eggs that are a great source of protein that promotes hair growth. This, in turn, helps curb hair loss.
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Stay hydrated
The hair shaft comprises one-quarter water. So, drink at least 4-8 cups of water a day to stay hydrated and for healthy hair growth.
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Know what’s bad for your hair
You should take care of your hair if you want to keep it healthy. Avoid rubbing your hair dry with a towel. Rather, let hair dry naturally.
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Take care of your health
Health problems are forerunners of hair loss. Make sure you deal with chronic illnesses, high fevers, and infections correctly to ensure healthy hair.
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Stay away from chemicals
Harsh chemicals and permanent hair color products can damage hair health. When you experience hair loss, it is advised not to color your hair.
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Reduce alcoholic beverages
If you experience hair loss, lessen your alcohol intake because drinking alcohol reduces hair growth.
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Avoid smoking
Smoking cigarettes decreases the amount of blood flow to the scalp. This causes a reduction in hair growth.
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Make time for physical activity
Taking a walk or going for a swim or cycling for half an hour a day would be helpful. This balances hormone levels, reducing stress levels and hair fall.
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Avoid regular heating and drying
Don't subject your hair to regular heating and drying procedures. Heat weakens the hair proteins. Regular heating and drying can lead to weakness and fragility that causes hair loss.
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Get vitamins
Vitamins are healthy for overall well-being and also good for your hair. Vitamin A increases the healthy production of sebum in the scalp. Vitamin B helps hair maintain its healthy color. Vitamin E improves blood circulation within the scalp to aid hair follicles remain productive.
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Switch to an anti-DHT shampoos
DHT is the main culprit in hair loss. And some shampoos can help to combat this. Search for shampoos with natural ingredients that don’t cause any harmful side-effects.
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Keep a watch on medication
Certain medications might have side-effects. One could be hair loss. Consult a homeopathic doctor to ask about conditions that you may have.
Also Read: Started losing my hair at 20: Here's how I conquered Male Pattern Baldness
Case Study
When Vipul visited Dr Batra's® hair clinic, he said he’d lost almost 40% of his scalp hair during the last three years. His scalp showed balding areas on the crown. He said there was a strong family history. His maternal uncle had a clear predisposition for bald-headedness as well. Vipul’s symptoms were characteristics of male pattern baldness (MPB) or androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Our expert homeopathy doctor consulted him for about 30-45 minutes. We conducted a painless video-microscopy test, which magnified the hair follicle and scalp up to 200 times. We were able to identify the root cause and prescribed him an appropriate homeopathic remedy. After one year of homeopathy treatment, we saw a decrease in his baldness.
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