MALE PATTERN BALDNESS SYMPTOMS & PREVENTION
Also known as androgenic alopecia, male pattern baldness is the most common form of hair loss in men. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, more than 50% of all men over 50 years of age will be affected by male pattern baldness to some extent.
The most common cause of male pattern baldness is heredity. Having a family history of hair loss or baldness can increase your risk of developing male pattern baldness. The condition adversely affects the hair growth cycle. The hair follicles shrink, producing shorter and finer strands of hair. Eventually, the growth cycle for each hair ends and no new hair grows in its place.
Some other conditions that can also act as causes of hair loss in men are as follows.
Hair Loss Causes
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Chronic illnesses
- Reaction to certain medications and treatments
- Scalp infections
- Changes in diet
- Hairstyles that pull at the root of the hair
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Symptoms of Hair Loss in Men
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Thinning hair near the temples:
The hair around the temples starts thinning.
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Gradual thinning on the top of the head:
The hair on the top of your head can gradually start thinning over time.
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Receding hairline:
Hair starts thinning and moving back around the front of the head on the sides in the form of the letter ‘M’.
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Bald spots or patches:
Some men may experience hair loss in the form of bald spots or patches on their scalp.
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Prevention is always better than cure. If you’re worried about suffering from a hair loss problem, you should actively make efforts to prevent it. Let’s take a look at some easy tips that can be helpful to you.
Tips to Prevent Hair Loss
- Eat a nutrient-rich diet. Make sure you include a variety of vegetables, fruits, unsaturated fats, whole grains, and lean proteins in your diet. Limit your intake of sweets.
- Try to be as gentle as possible while brushing or styling your hair. Avoid hairstyles that pull at the root of your hair.
- Certain chemicals in hair products can damage hair follicles and inhibit hair growth. Use products made from natural ingredients to safeguard your hair and scalp against the harmful effects of chemicals.
- Keep your hair and scalp clean. Wash your hair as often as needed to keep it free from sweat and dirt. If not cleaned regularly, the pores in the scalp can get blocked, leading to hair fall. Washing your hair regularly will also help to keep your scalp free from infections.
- Make efforts to manage stress as certain types of hair loss are triggered by stress. Telogen effluvium is one such condition where increased stress pushes large numbers of hair to the resting phase, leading to sudden hair loss. Trichotillomania is another condition wherein the person experiences an irresistible urge to pull out hair from the scalp, eyebrows or other areas of the body as a means of dealing with stress. Stress can also act a cause of alopecia areata (patchy hair loss).
- Avoid or reduce smoking and drinking. The habit can weaken your immune system, making your scalp more susceptible to infections. It can also reduce the blood flow to your scalp, thus negatively affecting hair growth.
- Go for regular health check-ups. Hair fall can be an indicator of internal ailments you may be suffering from. Regular check-ups can help diagnose the conditions in time to prevent adverse effects like hair loss.
These tips can be helpful in staying ahead of any potential hair fall problem. If despite your best efforts you face hair loss symptoms, you need a good hair fall treatment. A good hair fall treatment is one that helps in hair fall control without causing any harm to your scalp or health in general. Homeopathy is one such safe medium to treat hair fall in men.
Homeopathy for Hair Loss
Made from natural ingredients, homeopathic medicine for hair fall is free from side-effects. Homeopathic treatment does not suppress symptoms to provide temporary relief but targets the root cause of your hair fall to ensure long-term relief. Hair treatment for men in homeopathy addresses the different hair loss symptoms experienced by men, such as thinning hair on the scalp, receding hairline, bald spots, and so on. Homeopathic treatment also takes into account the underlying conditions that may be contributing to your hair loss. Hence, it provides holistic healing. Homeopathy treatment for hair loss is based on the specific causes and symptoms of every individual, thus providing the most suitable hair fall solution for men.
According to an article published in Karger Journal, a 20-year-old woman with alopecia Universalis was treated with Mercurius (derived from the highly toxic mercury, but reportedly safe at low concentrations in homeopathy preparations) for 3 months. The results showed a 75% improvement in her condition with no adverse effects reported.
Dr Batra’s® has been treating people with the goodness of homeopathy for over 35 years. More than 7 lakh patients with hair problems have been successfully treated with a 96.6% success rate as authenticated by the American Quality Assessors. The homeopathic specialist will determine your hair fall treatment after considering your specific hair loss causes, the extent of hair loss, the grade of baldness, and also the condition of your hair and scalp. Book an appointment with us at https://www.drbatras.com/book-an-appointment and let our homeopathic doctor guide you towards the most suitable hair treatment for you.
