First Hints
Before diving into any sort of treatment, it is necessary to determine if you are losing hair. Spotting the first hints of male pattern baldness may seem a bit tricky at first, but there are a few key signs to watch out for.
Hair loss often begins at the temples or the crown of the head. Some men may not notice these signs, but may find that their hair recedes in an ‘M’ shape or in a general area of thinning strands.
A Full Head
Now that you’re aware of the different ways in which hair loss may present, it’s time to tackle the issue. Hair loss rarely appears before the age of 18. So, if you do weekly hair check-ups and everything seems to be in place, follow some basic follicle-friendly tips.
Use lukewarm water to wash your hair and simply dab it dry, and you should be fine. However, if you notice an increase in the amount of shedding, whether you are over 18 or not, it’s time to take some action.
Mild Thinning And Moderate Thinning
If you are starting to notice that your hair is quickly leaving your head and going bald is not an option, there are still some treatments that can prevent further hair loss.
Hair treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil, are helpful if you need to prevent hair loss as well as promote regrowth. It is absolutely essential that you ask your doctor before following any treatment or buying any of these drugs!
Heavy Thinning
If you have gone past the point of pharmacological help, and still reject going bald as an option, a hair transplant might be your best ally.
A hair transplant is not a particularly painful type of surgery. During this procedure, hairs from the back of your head are extracted and then grafted into your scalp to cover the area with thin or no hair.