Male Hair Loss, Causes, Treatment for Hair Loss in Men

It is quite common to find men losing hair and it is so, due to increased sensitivity to male sex hormones especially in certain parts of the scalp and mostly this condition is heredity. You also have common baldness in men which is otherwise called as androgenetic alopecia. This is mostly an inherited condition which starts with receding hairlines to baldness on the top of the head.

Causes of hair loss in men

In some men, it is common to find certain areas on the scalp being very sensitive to the male sex hormones. These hormones make the hair follicles grow or shrink. Sometimes they tend to become so small that it becomes difficult to replace lost hair. This condition usually happens between 20 to 30 years of age. First hairline recedes and slowly the hair found on the top of the head thins. And gradually the two balding areas coincide to make a typical U-shape around the back and sides of the head. When you wear pigtails or cornrows or even use tight hair rollers can also cause hair fall. Even stress can lead to hair loss in men which is ofcourse temporary.

Treatment for hair loss in men

Applying Minoxidil lotion twice daily can help a lot. In the same way Finasteride taken in tablet form can block the effect of male hormones thereby reducing hair loss. In the same way there is plastic surgery in the form of a transplant where the non-sensitive hair is moved from the back of the head to the top. There is also scalp reduction done on men with a small, well-defined baldness. And ofcourse you also have flap-surgery which is making of the part of scalp that has more hair.

Above all you need to know which hair products are dangerous for your hair and avoid using them. In the same way you need to be more careful while using hair sprays, styling gels and holding crèmes.