Does male pattern baldness run in your family? Are you worried about developing male pattern baldness just like your grandfather or dad? If you think that male pattern baldness will only develop when you are in your mid 40s or 50s, you are wrong. Two-thirds of Americans start witnessing signs of male pattern baldness as early as when they are around the age of 35.
The only way to prevent male pattern baldness is to look for signs early to treat it well before it starts progressing way too much. The process of losing your entire hair or a major part of it may take years so it’s important to act on the early signs and prevent it from getting worse.
Some of the early signs of male pattern baldness include –
Changes In Your Hairline
One of the most prominent early signs of baldness in men is a receding hairline. If you see that your hairline is getting thinner and eventually falling out around the temples, it is a sign of baldness. You can also check your pictures from a year ago to see how much your hairline has changed or receded. Check if you have a horseshoe hairline or “M” shaped hairline shape.
Hair Thinning
Hair thinning usually happens in the crown region and often it is hard to notice, unlike your receding hairline. Your crown region is not easily visible which makes it difficult to understand that you are experiencing hair loss or hair thinning in that region.
However, hair thinning is not limited to the crown region only. You can experience hair thinning in other parts of your scalp as well. Ask a family member or friend to check for hair thinning signs as some parts of your head may not be properly visible to you.
Excessive Hair Loss
Every one of us loses some hair while showering or brushing our hair. However, when you start experiencing hair fall which is way more than normal, it’s something to be worried about.
We lose around 50 to 100 hairs every day which is known as “hair shedding” and is considered to be normal. Shedding more than 100 hairs every day doesn’t necessarily indicate male pattern baldness as it can happen due to poor diet, high levels of stress, and several other reasons. However, if you have a healthy diet or you are not suffering from high-stress levels, it could be the first sign of baldness. You can also consult a doctor to confirm whether you are suffering from male pattern baldness or the excessive hair shedding is happening due to any other reason.
Other Things to Know
- Stress: If you are constantly experiencing high levels of stress it can trigger an excessive amount of hair loss.
- Protein Deficiency: If you have a poor diet, you are most likely to develop a protein deficiency. This in itself won’t cause baldness but if you are experiencing hair loss, protein deficiency can make it worse.
- Genetics: If your grandfather or father has male pattern baldness, then you are more prone to develop it as a result of genetics.
How Can You Treat Hair Loss
There are many surgical options available for restoring lost hair such as hair transplants but often these surgical procedures fail to provide you with the desired results and cause scarring. Moreover, these procedures are quite costly and painful. Some men suffering from male pattern baldness also try out several supplements and medications. But these medications are often not that effective and take years and years to show some kind of visible results.
Losing your hair can shatter your confidence and affect your personal as well as professional life. If you have failed to get results from surgical procedures or medical supplements, it’s time to opt for scalp micropigmentation. Scalp micropigmentation has emerged as one of the most popular and advanced treatments for dealing with hair loss. If you don’t want to undergo a surgical procedure because of the huge cost involved, pain, or risk of scarring, SMP is your way to go. Scalp micropigmentation won’t stimulate or restore your hair growth, but it can seamlessly create the illusion of hair follicles to give you the appearance of fuller hair. With SMP, it will create the look of freshly shaved hair or a buzz cut.
This non-invasive procedure is similar to getting a tattoo. The SMP practitioner will use an electronic handheld device to deposit pigments into your scalp using strokes to replicate your hair follicles. It usually takes 2-3 sessions to get the full benefits of the SMP procedure and is much less expensive than surgical procedures. Moreover, clients experience minimal to no pain during the procedure. The results last around 7-8 years if you take good care of your scalp. You can opt for follow-ups in between to reinforce the results.