One of the initial symptoms of
male pattern baldness is a receded hairline, also known as frontal baldness. It
is mostly seen in men but sometimes women also face the wrath of androgenic
alopecia. Female androgenic alopecia patients mostly suffer from generalized
hair thinning over the entire scalp, but in some women it becomes more notable at
the frontal region. If you are also a victim of frontal baldness, worry not.
There are some really effective treatments that you can use to regrow your
receded hairline. While there are numerous treatments claiming to stop or slow
frontal baldness, only two of them have got US Food and Drug Administration’s
approval. These include topical and oral medicines and surgical hair restoration, with the latter being only permanent solution for hair loss.
Causes of frontal baldness:
Before discussing the most
effective treatment of frontal baldness, let’s first have a look at what
exactly causes hair shedding. There are numerous medical conditions and
circumstances that can cause hair thinning at the frontal areas of scalp, with Androgenic
Alopecia being the main contributor. It is a hormonal disorder in which
increased levels of Dihydro testosterone (DHT) in the body cause hair shedding,
more in the frontal region and at the crown area. DHT inhibits growth of hair
follicles and causes existing hair to shed. Over the time hair in the affected
areas become less dense and thinner. Other causes of frontal hair loss include
nutritional deficiencies, fungal infections, different ailments and hormonal
imbalance. Certain medical treatments like chemotherapy also cause a person to
shed hair. Whatever may be the reason behind your hair loss, you can regrow
them using either of following treatments:
Medical treatment:
Minoxidil and Finasteride are two
clinically tested, FDA-approved hair loss medicines. Both these medicines are
really effective in treating mild to moderate hair loss. If you still have some
hair remaining in the frontal area, try either of these medicines and see your
hair regrowing within a few months.
Minoxidil is an over the counter topical application that comes in
varying strengths, 2%, 4% and 5%. 2% can be used by both men and women while
the higher concentrations are for men only. Continuous use of Minoxidil for 2
to 3 months triggers hair regrowth in up to 40% cases.
Finasteride is an FDA approved oral medication used for treating
severe cases of androgenic alopecia. It is a prescription medicine that cannot
be purchased without doctor’s advice. It is more effective as compared to
Minoxidil and has shown positive results in up to 60% cases.
While both Minoxidil and
Finasteride are really effective in triggering hair growth, their results are
temporary. The hair starts shedding as soon as a person discontinues their use.
Also, they have their own side effects that can be quite serious in some cases.
Hair Transplant Surgery:
If you are seeking a safe and
permanent treatment of frontal baldness, a hair transplant surgery may be worth
considering. Unlike medicines, the surgery does not regrow new hair. Instead,
it redistributes existing healthy hair on a person’s scalp, or body even.
Baldness resistant hairs at the back or sides of the scalp are usually used for
transplantation. The surgeon uses either of FollicularUnit Transplant and FollicularUnit Extraction techniques for donor hair harvesting. If you are interested
in a hair transplant surgery, contact us now and get the procedure done by our highly
skilled, internationally recognized cosmetic plastic surgeons.
ACell/PRP Hair Loss Therapy:
If you are seeking a guaranteed
yet non-surgical solution for frontal baldness, ACell/PRPhair loss therapy may be the procedure for you. The procedure involves
injecting a mixture of A Cell’s Matristem technology and Platelet Rich Plasma
(PRP) obtained from the patient’s own blood. A Cell helps regenerate miniaturized
hair follicles whereas PRP is loaded with growth factors that add a lot of
strength to the hair follicles, thus assisting in healthy hair growth. Hair Transplant Dubai also offers ACell/PRP Hair Loss therapy at highly competitive
rates. If you are interested in this procedure or want to know more about it,
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Natural remedies for frontal baldness:
There are a number of time tested
natural remedies as well to regrow lost hair. If you are not a huge fan of
medicines and surgical procedures, you can always benefit from them. Here are some
really effective natural remedies for hair regrowth:
·
Coconut
milk: It is one of the richest sources to nourish damaged hair tissues.
Grind fresh coconut flakes in a food processor and squeeze its juice. Use this
juice to massage frontal areas of the scalp daily. This will not only help
prevent hair loss but will also trigger hair growth. Repeat this daily for a
couple of months to see any improvement.
·
Aloe Vera
gel: Pure aloe gel, when applied directly to the scalp, helps counter hair
loss and regrow new hair in the affected areas. Aloe Vera application can help
treat hair loss mainly caused by dry, infected scalp. Massage the gel on your
scalp for 5 to 10 minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm water after
waiting for a couple of hours.
·
Onion and
Garlic: Both onion and garlic are rich in sulfur – a mineral that assists
healthy hair growth. Extract onion juice after chopping it finely and apply to
the entire scalp, focus particularly on affected areas. Wait for 25 to 30
minutes before you wash your head. To use garlic for treatment of frontal
baldness, boil it with 3 tablespoons of coconut oil and massage your scalp
regularly with this oil.