It is common knowledge that hair loss can be permanent or temporary. Whenever we experience hair loss, we hope that it is temporary. Sometimes hair loss Toronto tends to be permanent. Androgenic Alopecia is the leading cause of it. It is the genetic predisposition for hair loss, often known as male pattern baldness. The reason behind that is, it impacts more men than women. In Androgenic alopecia, an androgen hormone known as dihydrotestosterone (DHT) weakens the hair growth cycle. Which leads to the reduction of hair follicles. This is a slow process, it starts which hair follicle shrinkage which leads to the production of finer hair. Eventually, the hair growth cycle ends. While reading this you might feel all is lost, but it isn’t. There are treatment options that can help combat this type of hair loss. They are as follows:
Minoxidil
It is a topical treatment that is applied directly to the scalp. Minoxidil is available in cream or liquid form and helps to target hair loss. Regular use works to regenerate hair follicles, and you will see an improvement in hair growth. To see results, one needs to be regular. The moment one stops using it, the results reverse and hair loss begins again.
Finasteride
This is a prescription pill which reduces the production of DHT in the body. Many hair experts recommend finasteride as it can reduce the concentration of DHT in the scalp by about 60%. The majority of the people who consume it can see a significant difference. As it alters the body’s hormone production and can impact men’s libido. Pregnant women should not consume finasteride. It can lead to birth defects in male babies. To see a result, one needs to use it regularly.
Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)
Sadly, Androgenic Alopecia can target men as soon as their teenage years or early 20s. Often men choose to shave their heads to help them achieve a uniform look. Scalp micro-pigmentation is a great option for those who choose to shave their heads. It is a meticulous approach that can help achieve great results. In SMP, microdots are made all over the scalp using semi-permanent ink. These dots mimic a closely shaved head. It looks as if you’ve chosen to shave the head for style purposes. SMP is an excellent no-maintenance option.
Hair Transplantation
DHT targets the hair follicles that are present on the crown. The follicles present in the back or side of the hair are resistant to DHT. Hair transplantation makes use of these follicles to help achieve long-lasting results. In Follicular Unit Extraction or FUE, the follicles are taken from these donor areas and transplanted into the targeted site where one is experiencing thinning. As each follicle is extracted and placed with care, this helps to ensure natural-looking results. There is no visible scarring and little downtime. The hair grafts are consistent in size, which helps to achieve an attractive hairline. One needs to be patient when it comes to hair transplantation, as it can take about a year to see the final results.
