You’re losing your hair. You know it and you don’t know what to do about it. You are not alone. Many men struggle with hair loss even in their twenties. In some situations, it is possible to stop this type of hair loss from occurring. In others, the process may seem impossible especially if it is due to hereditary reasons. However, today’s scientific community has created multiple options for men who are experiencing hair loss and want to prevent the condition, slow the progression of it, or even reverse it. If you are one of those men, consider these top ways to treat your hair loss.
#1: Focus on Scalp Care
It is a sad but true fact that scalp health is often ignored. If you have a dry, itchy or dehydrated scalp will you grow healthy hair? What if your scalp is oily? The truth is that healthy hair growth and hair loss prevention begins with scalp care. Although popular in Europe, the science of trichology is often used to determine the correct scalp care protocol. In the US, this branch of scalp/hair care has now become more popular. At Unique Hair Concepts, we use the CRLAB Trichology protocol to determine the correct scalp care regimen for your hair. By using tools to measure oil, hydration and Ph levels of the scalp along with Micro camera technology a recommendation is made specific to your scalp. A healthy scalp will grow beautiful hair.
#2: Low Level Light Therapy
In addition to scalp care, low level light therapy can be an exceptional option for many men. There are various in-office procedures available and there are now easy to use at-home devices to conduct treatment in the privacy of your own home. While this method does not help follicles that are not already growing hair to begin doing so, it can help to thicken and speed up hair growth in the hair you already have. It can also help ensure those hairs remain there a bit longer for you.
#3: Hair Replacement Surgery
Some men are finding that hair replacement surgery is a great solution. In this method, doctors will transplant hair follicles from one area of the head where your hair is still growing, to areas where baldness or thinning is occurring. By doing so, they can help to spread out those healthy, hair-growing follicles over the areas of hair loss. There are several procedures available and, while they are expensive, they can be an excellent option for those who want to see long lasting hair and have baldness in only a few areas. It is important to learn if you have enough healthy donor hair to transplant to the area of hair loss. If your hair loss is quite advance then surgery may not be enough to achieve a full head of hair.
#4: 3D Printed State of the Art Hair Replacement Systems
No longer the toupee that your grandfather wore back in the day. 3D Printed Hair Prosthetics for men and women are a scientific advancement in the field of cosmetic hair replacement. The CNC 3D Prosthesis utilizes 3D Cam scan technology to replicate a second skin that fills in the area of hair loss with human hair that is identical to your own from the color, texture, length and denier. This technology has most recently been featured on Fox News, Today and BuzzFeed. In addition, many doctors are referring their patients to this technology if the patient is not a good candidate for hair transplantation.
#5: Topical Minoxidil
This topical product, may slow down how fast hair loss occurs. If you want to hold onto your hair longer, start with this (and begin using it as soon as you notice hair loss for the best long term results). This medication isn’t ideal for everyone, but it is likely to be one of the first things your doctor talks to you about when considering your options for hair loss remedies.
As a man, it’s important to recognize that you do have options for slowing the progression of hair loss or even reversing it. It is best to sit down and talk to your doctor about those options. Your hair stylist can help you to learn about your options, too. Ultimately, you will need to weigh the type of potential benefit with the cost of these treatments to determine if they are the right fit for your unique needs. Don’t give up fighting to keep your hair when you may not need to do so.
To learn more about your options specific to your hair loss condition, please contact the team at Unique Hair Concepts.
