Hair Loss in Men

There are many reasons for hair loss. Male hormone-induced androgenetic alopecia (AGA) starts slowly from the age of 25 and lasts a lifetime. AGA is observed in approximately 50% of men who have reached the age of 50. So, let’s examine questions such as "How does hair loss occur?" or "Can genetic hair loss be prevented?"

Male Pattern Hair Loss

In male pattern hair loss, the hair strands on the top of the head and temples first become thinner. The hair loss continues when the fine hair strands enter the telogen phase. It lasts until only the hair strands on the neck and temples remain. Especially the middle part of the head is the place where hair loss happens fastest. This condition, which is called androgenetic alopecia hair loss in medicine, occurs as a result of the conversion of the androgen hormone found in men to DHT by the 5 alpha reductase enzymes. Are there ways to prevent hereditary hair loss that usually occurs in men??

Can Hereditary Hair Loss Be Prevented?

Early diagnosis is very important in hair loss. If you lose more than 150 strands a day, you should see a doctor. It is currently not possible to completely prevent hair loss that occurs due to genetic reasons, but there are things that can be done to reduce the number of hair strands that fall out and delay hair loss. Dermocosmetic products can be used to delay hereditary hair loss. The use of products that are good for this hair type may delay hair loss as it will strengthen the hair follicles. Another method may be oral medications. Since drug use may cause side effects, people should definitely consult a specialist. However, there are also medical treatment methods such as hair mesotherapy and PRP, but these methods do not give 100% results. At the same time, situations such as diet, hormonal changes and seasonal transitions can also be effective in hair loss. For this reason, the diet programs can be very vitamin and protein-focused. Especially consuming plenty of fruits and vegetables helps in strengthening the hair follicles. Taking vitamin supplements can be another useful method. In seasonal transitions, a hair care routine that can help hair loss problem can be applied. In order to prevent hair loss in general, the person should create and follow their own hair care routines and they should know their family history.