Bald is Beautiful - Isn't It?
Although most male baldness is genetic, there are times when it could be a medical issue. If you feel your hair loss pattern seems to be unusual ò€“ losing handfuls of hair, or significant loss of body hair, eyelashes or eyebrows, you may want to consult with a doctor.Men usually notice their baldness begins in one of two areas, the front of the head or the crown. Most men will have a combination of the two patterns of baldness, but one or the other will begin first.Ò At any rate, baldness is a problem that many people want a solution to. Can it be cured? Is there something that can restore thinning hair?
Researchers have been working to develop a product that will help people with thinning hair. Currently there are two well known medications that are used to help people with thinning hair. One is Minoxidil ò€“ also known as Rogaine, and the other is Finasteride ò€“ marketed under the name Propecia.
Rogaine is a topical product that is applied to the scalp to help slow the rate of hair loss. It has shown promise in decreasing the rate of loss in some cases. Rogaine can also be used by women who suffer from thinning hair. Ò
Propecia is a tablet that you take internally.Ò The medication works with the hormones that cause male pattern baldness and it requires a prescription. This medication should not be taken by women.
While both of these medications have shown to help people with thinning hair, they only slow down the process. You will still lose hair, but at a much slower rate. But, if you want to actually replace hair you could consider one of several different hair replacement therapies. Many people assume the only way to replace hair is by wearing a hairpiece, but that was the old way. Now there are new techniques that are much better!
Laser Hair Therapy ò€“ this is a process that uses lasers to energize the hair follicle. Studies have shown that this helps to promote new hair growth in hair follicles that are no longer growing hair.Ò The Hair Max Laser Comb has been approved by the FDA for this purpose.
Hair Transplants ò€“ This is an interesting concept. Hair is taken from places where it is still think and then transplanted into areas where it is thinning. This is an effective treatment, but it can be expensive since it requires several appointments and continual treatment as the natural hair loss progresses.
Shaving ò€“ this is a low cost hair loss option that actually looks quite sharp. A fully shaved head can be a very youthful and attractive option for many men who are experiencing hair loss. Men who are approaching middle age may even look younger if they shave their heads because they get rid of the gray as well!
There are several ways to approach thinning hair and if all else fails, embrace your baldness! Remember the saying ò€“ bald is beautiful!