Finding The Right Male Pattern Baldness Treatment

November 24, 2009 · Posted in hair loss 

If you are trying to find the right male pattern baldness treatment I know what you are going through. After all it wasn’t all that long ago when I was in your shoes, and am aware of the stress that the balding process can place on men and can only image how women experiencing this condition must feel. In this article titled “Finding The Right Male Pattern Baldness Treatment” we will walk through the condition itself and then examine the treatment currently available.

Male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) can begin as early as persons teenage years but more commonly begins around the age of 50. It may surprise you to know that this is a slow acting condition that likely has been working quietly behind the scenes for at least 5 years leading to minute daily and/or weekly hair loss. It is in fact the accumulation of lost hair that you are now seeing.

The actual cause of this condition lies deep within affected hair follicles that because of a genetic predisposition are likely to accumulate the androgen hormone DHT, which is a stronger version of the androgen hormone testosterone. An accumulation of DHT causes the follicle itself to shrink dramatically and in some cases it to die over time. This is probably where you are now, and perhaps the most problematic part of male pattern baldness lies in the fact that it will not reverse itself without treatment.

When searching for a male pattern baldness treatment there are two basic criteria: first it must block or at the very least reduce the production of DHT and second it must be able to reinvigorate damaged or dying hair follicles.

There are currently two drugs used as a male pattern baldness treatment; finasteride also known as Propecia and minoxidil also known as Rogaine). Finasteride is an oral male pattern baldness treatment taken orally that blocks the conversion of DHT. It is consider to be moderately effective but is not side effects free, and is not recommended for use by women. Minoxidil is a topical male pattern baldness treatment which is very effective in slowing the condition but is only moderately successful at re-growing new hair. It is safe for both men and women and is widely available without a prescription.

The natural alternatives to finasteride are the herbs saw palmetto and/or nettle root. They work in much the same way that finasteride does, without the side effects. Saw palmetto is not recommended for women while nettle root is considered to be safe for both. These herbs should not be taken if you are on blood thinning prescription medications.

What Now? There are currently a handful of hair re-growth products (specially formulated for both men and women) which have been proven effective as a male pattern baldness treatment. They address the condition by blocking harmful hormones and bringing the all important dead hair follicles back to life. These specially formulated treatments can be used both as a preventative tool, starting before hair loss becomes severe, or after loss of hair has become noticeable. Whatever the level of balding or thinning you are experiencing these products could be just what is needed to overcome this latest life challenge.

Rob D. Hawkins is an enthusiastic advocate for the use of natural health products and natural living
with over 10 years experience in the field of natural health and wellness.
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