(Newswire.net — April 2, 2024) — Male pattern baldness is the most common cause of hair loss in men, affecting up to half of all men by age 50. Most men experience hair loss around the temples, vertex, and the mid-frontal part of their scalp. Many men struggle with their self-image and even feel anxious and depressed about their hair loss. Fortunately, some of these treatment trends are proving popular in 2024:
Minoxidil
Minoxidil is a topical solution containing two key ingredients: finasteride and minoxidil. You can use this solution on the affected part of your scalp to potentially stop hair loss in its tracks or even experience improvements in hair growth.
Researchers have determined that Minoxidil is effective and safe. However, you’re likely curious about its long-term use. You might have even asked, ‘can you stop using Minoxidil?’ Both ingredients in this solution fight against your body’s natural aging. As a result, stopping Minoxidil will mean that the hair loss you were experiencing will continue.
Hair Transplants
While more complex than applying a solution, hair transplants are something many men are considering to combat hair loss for long-term benefits. Follicular unit transplantation (FUT) involves removing skin where there’s plenty of hair, removing the hair follicles from it, and placing them in the part of your skull with hair loss.
Similarly, follicular unit extraction (FUE) involves directly removing hair follicles from the scalp and transplanting them into the bald parts of your head. Many people describe hair transplants as uncomfortable and expensive.
Scalp Massages
Scalp massages don’t just feel good. They may also help you enjoy thicker hair. Massaging your scalp can stimulate your hair follicles. One study even found that Japanese men who received a four-minute daily scalp massage for 24 weeks had thicker hair by the end of the study.
Quitting Smoking
Many thousands of people have already quit smoking in recent years. If you’re experiencing hair loss and still smoke, now might be the right time to kick your habit to the curb. Smoking may be associated with hair loss.
According to a study with 1,000 men, most participants who smoked had at least some hair loss. Yet, less than half of the participants who didn’t smoke had hair loss. Quitting smoking may not give you a luscious and thick head of hair, but it may contribute to delayed hair loss.
Reduce Your Stress
We all know how much stress can affect our physical and mental health. However, it can also affect our hair. We already know that it can contribute to our hair going gray, but it may also lead to hair loss or a lack of hair growth.
In an animal study, subjecting mice to stress over several weeks increased their corticosterone levels. In humans, this would be cortisol. Rather than growing, hair remained in an extended resting phase, showing that corticosterone may affect hair regrowth.
Hair loss can affect men’s mental health and self-image. Fortunately, we have many treatment options at our disposal in 2024. If you’re experiencing male pattern baldness, you may wish to explore some of these treatment options above.