Hair loss is a problem that can occur due to scalp diseases, drugs, unconscious nutrition, stress, genetics and hormonal factors. A healthy scalp has an average of 100 thousand hair strands, and an average of 100-150 hair strands experience shedding in adults every day.

There are lots of causes of hair loss. However, the most common one is male pattern hair loss. Androgenetic alopecia is another name for this genetic problem. Nearly 80 per cent of men experience this type of hair loss.

Male pattern hair loss can occur not only in men but also in women. Each strand has a growth cycle. In male-pattern hair loss, this cycle weakens over time, and the hair strands become thinner and lifeless. 

Male type of hair shedding is an inherited condition where androgen hormones are at normal levels. It may be hereditary from the mother or the father. The age of onset, rate, severity and type of spillage cannot be predetermined. Male pattern hair loss increases with ageing. The onset of shedding is usually puberty and shedding may continue until the ages of 40-50. Male pattern hair loss is likely to be seen in male relatives.

Generally, the shedding starts from the top of the scalp. Apart from this point, the forehead region, where the hairline is located, begins to open slowly. The area where the least hair loss is experienced is the nape part. 

Methods Of Treatment

Although it is a genetic disorder, there are many ways to treat or slow down male pattern hair loss. Here you can find some of these treatment methods.

• Minoxidil (Rogaine) is a topical drug applied to the scalp. Minoxidil slows hair loss in some men and encourages hair follicles to grow new hair. It is necessary to use four months to a year to get visible results with minoxidil. When you stop taking the medication, hair loss often happens again.
• Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) is a medicine that slows hair loss in some men. Finasteride has a higher success rate than another popular option, minoxidil. You should use this medicine from three months to a year before seeing the results. Right after you stop taking finasteride, your hair loss may start again. 
• A hair transplant is the best treatment option for hair loss. Hair transplantation works by collecting the hair follicles from the back of the neck and transplanting them to the target area. As the follicles on the nape are prone to male pattern hair loss, you can regain your healthy hair permanently. The results look impressive with the hair transplant.
• You can apply o various garlic cures to treat hair loss. Garlic nourishes the hair very quickly and allows the hair to grow healthy. For example, take one tablespoon of garlic juice and mix this well with a tablespoon of honey. Then rub on your hair roots and wait at least 20 minutes and then wash your hair.

Above all these methods, the hair transplant is the most effective and permanent one. In Gold City Hair, we offer healthy and successful hair transplant operations with an experienced team. Get in touch with us for detailed information.