Do you have thinning of your hair on the crown of your head or is your hairline starting to recede? If so, you may be experiencing male pattern baldness. This happens to men who have genetic factors and/or sensitivity to male hormones like testosterone. Baldness of this kind usually starts sometime after puberty in men and progresses gradually, following a predictable pattern. However, you don’t have to simply accept the fact that you have male pattern baldness as there are products you can use to treat it.
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Here are some of the best hair growth products for men that treat male pattern baldness.
Minoxidil for Baldness
Minoxidil, better known as Rogaine – is a topical treatment that can stimulate hair growth, strengthen existing hair, and prevent hair loss. It works by increasing the blood flow to hair follicles to ‘wake them up’ and stimulate hair growth. Rogaine is usually one of the first treatments for male pattern baldness.
Nutrafol for Baldness
Nutrafol, which is advertised as a hair growth ‘nutraceutical’, is one of the natural hair growth products that could potentially improve hair growth and thickness. It does this by addressing root causes of hair loss such as stress, poor nutrition, and hormone imbalances. With ingredients like vitamins, saw palmetto extract, amino acids, and hyaluronic acid, this product may help some men improve their health as well as their hair growth.
Finasteride for Baldness
Finasteride, which is also used to treat an enlarged prostate, can treat male pattern baldness on a hormonal level. Finasteride prevents the shrinkage of hair follicles – a key aspect of hair loss – by blocking an enzyme that converts testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is the androgen that is responsible for male pattern baldness so reducing the levels of it can effectively slow or halt hair loss.
Dutasteride for Baldness
Dutasteride, which comes in both oral and topical varieties, is another ingredient in hair growth products. Dutasteride works in the same way as finasteride—by blocking the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Some products use both finasteride and dutasteride while others use one or the other.
Other Treatments for Male Pattern Baldness
If hair growth products in oral or topical form are not effective in treating male pattern baldness, some other treatments may be considered. Options include:
- LLLT: LLLT, or low-level laser therapy, promotes hair growth by using red and near-infrared light energy to stimulate cell mitochondria.
- PRP Therapy: PRP, or platelet-rich plasma therapy, is a process of injecting the patient’s blood platelets into their scalp to promote hair growth.
- Hair transplants: this procedure takes follicles from one part of the head and surgically puts them in the area of hair loss.
Treating Male Pattern Baldness with Hair Growth Products
If you plan to treat male pattern baldness with hair growth products, it’s important to know that some are available by prescription only. Do your research, talk to your doctor, and find out which product will work best for you before you make a final decision. You can usually get a prescription from your general doctor, your dermatologist, or from an online medical professional.
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