How to prevent baldness?

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Baldness is a condition in which hair loss is excessive and unbalanced, causing many patches of the scalp to be empty, smooth and unsightly. Baldness not only affects appearance and health, but also brings negative emotions to the sufferer.

1. What is baldness?

Baldness is a condition in which hair loss is excessive and unbalanced, causing many patches of the scalp to be empty, smooth and unsightly. Baldness can occur in both men and women, but male pattern baldness is still higher. Previously, baldness was most common in the 40s, but now this condition is showing signs of rejuvenation. There have been many cases of baldness at a very young age (30 years old), even 20, 25 years old.

2. Types of hair loss in men

Like women, a lot of hair loss causes a lot of trouble and negatively affects the psychology of men. There are two common types of hair loss in men, including:
M-pattern hair loss: hair falls out heavily on the temples and forehead area forming an M-like shape. However, hair on the sides and back of the neck. Still growing well, eyebrows, eyelashes and beard still grow normally. This is the most common type of hair loss in men. U-shaped alopecia: hair falls out in a U-shape, quite like a horseshoe. Hair is sparse on the entire forehead and can extend to the middle of the head. In addition, some people also experience O-shaped hair loss - hair falls out at the top of the head and the scalp is clearly visible at the top. However, the percentage of people suffering from this condition is not much.
If a lot of hair loss persists for several years, it can lead to baldness.

2. Causes of baldness

Many reports have shown that hair loss in men is related to the presence of male sex hormones, called androgens, but the exact cause of the disease is still unknown. . Among the causes of baldness, perhaps the main one is genetics. People whose parents have a lot of hair loss or baldness are at high risk of that person also having the disease. There are also a number of other causes of the disease, including:
Stress: When the body is in a state of severe stress, it can produce special hormones, disrupting blood circulation, copper It slows down hair growth, thereby causing baldness.

Endocrine: Some men enter middle age, testosterone levels decrease and the body increases DHT production. This leads to a lot of hair loss. For women in the perimenopausal period or after giving birth, the hormones in the body change, causing the DHT and testosterone levels to be out of balance, so it is also very common to experience a lot of hair loss during this period. this time. According to statistics, up to 80% of cases of premature balding are due to an imbalance of DHT and testosterone in the body. That is also the reason why most products that provide vitamins or nutrients to treat hair loss and baldness today are not as effective as expected. Use of drugs: People who often use drugs containing a lot of vitamin A, anti-depressants, drugs to treat gout and especially drugs to treat cancer, chemotherapy and radiotherapy can all cause hair loss. Loss a lot and lead to baldness. Some other objective reasons: using the wrong shampoo, or using poor quality shampoo products. Due to poor health, using birth control pills is also one of the main causes of thinning hair.

3. How to prevent baldness?

3.1 Minoxidil Scalp Topical: This is the only FDA-approved hair loss medication for both men and women. It helps stimulate hair follicles to grow. Minoxidil is available as Rogaine or Theroxidil, or in a generic form. It is used as a liquid or a foam. How to use is not complicated, you just need to apply a sufficient amount of medicine to the scalp and gently massage until the medicine is completely absorbed into the scalp. Minoxidil has the ability to slow down hair loss, in some cases even help regrow new hair. However, if you stop taking the medication, the hair loss will return. To achieve the real effect, you need to persevere in using the drug regularly for a long period of time
Besides the benefits that Minoxidil brings, it can also cause some unwanted side effects such as rash, itching, acne breakouts, burning, inflammation and swelling. In addition, there are some more serious side effects from taking too much, including dizziness, poor vision, angina, fainting, heart rhythm disturbances.
3.2 Finasteride Drug Use: Finasteride is an oral prescription drug, under the brand names Propecia and Proscar. Compared to Minoxidil, it gives a much superior effect. The drug's mechanism of action is by binding to the enzyme capable of converting testosterone into DHT.
Finasteride works to slow down hair loss during the period of use of the drug. However, its limitations are similar to Minoxidil, as soon as you stop taking it, baldness will return within a year.
When taking Finasteride, some reactions may occur such as chills, cold sweats, dizziness, confusion, rash, swelling of the limbs and face, tingling, decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, confusion. Erectile dysfunction and unexplained weight gain.

3.3 Biotin and Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) Biotin belongs to the group of B vitamins, which are essential for your health. You can supplement Biotin in your daily diet through foods such as egg yolks, yeast, liver. If the body has too little Biotin, it will lead to hair loss.
Low-Level Laser Baldness Treatment (LLLT) can help reduce inflammation in the hair follicles, limiting the recurrence of baldness. This therapy, according to experts, is quite safe and effective when applied to the treatment of male hair loss.
3.4 Hair transplant: There are two methods of biological hair transplant, including FUT and FUE:
FUT : is a method of treating male pattern baldness by taking hair from the back of the head, then selecting the hair follicles that have hair. Good quality, strong to implant in hair loss scalp. FUE: is a method of taking hair follicles directly from the scalp and transplanting it into the bald part. When signs of baldness appear, you should visit reputable hospitals or specialized clinics for advice, answer the causes of hair loss and receive a clear treatment regimen from the doctors. specialists to promote quick and effective treatment.

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Reference source: Webmd.com