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Although there are a number of hair loss conditions that can affect men, the most common is Male Pattern Baldness (MPB). Other names for this condition are Androgenetic Alopecia and Genetic Hair Loss. Let's concentrate primarily on this condition but will also make reference to the less widespread hair loss conditions that could be affecting you.
What is Baldness ?
Balding or loss of hair can occur in men and women due to a number of factors including aging, skin conditions, poor nutrition, certain medications, stress and most commonly, genetic influences. When balding occurs as a result of an inherited genetic disorder, it is referred to as Androgenic Alopecia, also known as Male Pattern Baldness (MPB). It is a condition caused by a bi-product of testosterone named Dihydrotestosterone, or DHT. DHT attaches to the hair follicles and causes them to shrink over time, which causes the hair to become thinner and thinner until some men become totally bald on the top of the head. If at the time you were born, the genes responsible for hair loss were present, you will likely experience hair loss upon reaching adulthood. Contrary to popular belief, balding is not inherited from the mother's father; rather, both parents contribute to a child's likelihood of hair loss.
How do I know if I'm losing hair?
This is a very good question, and although the answer might seem obvious, many men do not identify their hair loss until it has become fairly advanced, which could be too late to achieve a full recovery. The reasons men do not identify their own hair loss are usually down to simple denial, or because the process is very slow and it is something that they simply might not notice. At the opposite end of the scale, many men worry about hair loss when they have no reason to worry.
The best ways to know if you are losing your hair are:
• Check the appearance of thinning hair or a receding hairline yourself.
• Other people informing you that you are losing your hair (you may not notice yourself).
• Excessive hair on your pillow, the shower, on your bed or in the bath plug, or on your hands when styling your hair.
How can I identify Male Pattern Baldness?
MPB is in fact easy to identify even for somebody with no clinical experience; as it only affects hair on the top of the scalp and not the sides, causing a horseshoe-shaped pattern of hair loss. There are a number of different common patterns of hair loss – a receding hairline, a thinning crown, or general thinning spread over the top area of the head. MPB never affects the sides or back of the head.
If I do not seek treatment will I eventually be bald?
This depends on a number of factors. First, the condition causing your hair loss – if you have a temporary hair loss condition (which is unusual in men) then the answer may be no. Assuming your condition is MPB, the extent of your eventual hair loss really depends. Those men who have a very early or aggressive onset of MPB are more likely to lose their hair more extensively or at a faster rate, which could result in baldness at an early age. We see men who begin to lose their hair at 18 years old (or sometimes earlier). These men will of course be the ones most likely to reach eventual baldness, sometimes at a fairly early age (mid-twenties). Whereas, some men only begin to see signs of thinning in their mid-to-late twenties, or even later. These men are much less likely to experience eventual baldness and may just have thin hair by the time they reach old age.Thus, the easiest way to tell if you could eventually lose all of your hair is to take note of when the onset of your hair loss began. And how aggressively or quickly your hair is thinning.
When is the best time to seek a solution for my hair loss?
The simple answer to this is as early as possible. We advise that as soon as you begin to notice increased amounts of hair shedding, you should seek advice from a specialist. Male Pattern Hair Loss is a chronic condition that will progress if no action is taken. The more hair lost, the less chances your hair will have of making a full recovery, which is why we always advise the solution before the condition progresses.
As men begin to experience hair loss, they often wonder: What are the best treatments for male baldness? You may recall a time when you had a full head of hair. But now, as you comb or brush your hair, you notice more and more strands left behind in the brush or sink. Looking in the mirror, you see the signs of receding hair and wonder what options you have to restore your hairline.
Hair loss in men is a common issue, and while there are many treatments available, not all of them are effective in stopping the progression of hair thinning. From herbal oils and chemical stimulants to vitamin supplements, there are several approaches to managing hair loss. However, when significant hair loss has already occurred or is continuing, more advanced treatments may be necessary.
For men with significant hair loss, alternative methods like hair plugs, hair transplants, and hair replacement can be considered. While these solutions may offer potential results, they can often be costly, painful, and involve surgical procedures that carry certain risks.
Among all available options, non-surgical hair replacement is the safest, most affordable, and least invasive treatment. At Joseph Hair Care Center, we offer a state-of-the-art, non-surgical solution using our patented Microdote Technique™, one of the most advanced and effective hair replacement methods available today for men.
Our Microdote Technique™ provides a revolutionary approach to restoring a natural-looking hairline without surgery, offering men a safe, cost-effective, and non-invasive alternative to traditional hair restoration methods.
If you're a man struggling with hair loss and looking for a reliable solution, Joseph Hair Care Center is here to help. Book a consultation today and discover how we can help you regain a fuller, more youthful head of hair.
