If you’re part of the vast number of men facing male pattern baldness, you’re likely acquainted with the vexation and humiliation it brings. Although predicting and thwarting male pattern hair loss isn’t always attainable, there are remedies that can decelerate its advancement and potentially stimulate the growth of thicker hair.
Causes of Male Pattern Hair Thinning Male pattern baldness, or androgenetic alopecia, stands as the most prevalent form of hair loss in men. Distinguished by a retreating hairline and thinning on the crown and sides of the head, this condition is predominantly influenced by hereditary factors passed down from one or both parents. The individual genetic makeup of each affected person determines the age of onset, pattern, progression, and severity of hair loss. Additionally, male sex hormones (androgens) contribute to the development of androgenetic alopecia.
Male pattern hair thinning is notoriously unpredictable, and once initiated, the process continues incessantly. Hair gradually becomes finer, and follicles progressively diminish over time, eventually leading to bald patches where hair no longer grows (thus earning the moniker “male pattern baldness”).
Effective Solutions for Male Pattern Hair Thinning The overwhelming majority of men beyond the age of 50 exhibit some degree of male pattern hair thinning. Despite its prevalence, many affected individuals, particularly those experiencing premature or rapid hair thinning, endure anxiety and diminished self-esteem. If you find yourself in this category, take solace—there are effective treatments for hair thinning within reach. Below are the remedies available at Kirsch Dermatology that can help impede hair thinning and often foster regrowth:
Minoxidil (Topical and Oral): This medication aids individuals with androgenetic alopecia in regrowing hair. Oral Finasteride and Dutasteride: These medications can slow hair thinning at the crown and middle of the head, spur new hair growth, and deter further thinning. Prescription Ketoconazole Shampoo: This antifungal shampoo staves off hair follicle shrinkage and minimizes hair thinning. HydraFacial Keravive™: This in-office dermatology treatment nourishes hair follicles to foster a healthy scalp and fuller hair. HydraFacial Keravive™ Peptide Complex Spray: Daily application of this spray, combined with in-office HydraFacial Keravive™ treatments, supports robust hair follicles for healthier, fuller hair. PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma): Growth factors present in platelet-rich plasma, extracted from your own blood, can trigger hair regrowth and may be particularly beneficial for early-stage hair thinning. Vitamin and Nutritional Supplementation: Certain vitamin and nutritional supplements, when appropriate, can aid in preventing and treating male pattern hair thinning.
Reach out to our dermatology office to explore the array of solutions for hair thinning available in Simi Valley.