Hair loss treatment for men

Posted by Dr Ahmad Chaudhry on January 30th, 2021

Hair loss treatment for men

Hair loss is a prevalent problem around the globe. According to analytics, about 80% of men suffer from this condition. Some men find their follicles falling off within 5 years. However, the rate of hair loss is rapid in some men.

It is a biological happening so you don't need to stress about it but there are some causes that if you understand you can control hair fall to the maximum extent. Here's a list of remedies and treatments for you.

  • Be cautious with your health.

Yes, health plays a major role in how your body processes.

  • Water Intake

The first thing you need to take care of is staying hydrated. Drinking an adequate amount of water stimulates hair growth and prevents this cosmetic condition. It also avoids split ends and softens fibers. Taking sufficient water helps to nourish the scalp reducing dryness, dandruff and thus decreasing hair loss.  

  • Protein intake

 Increasing your protein intake will do magic to your hair. Eggs are a great source of protein. Your follicles are made of mostly protein and inadequacy of protein will lead to hair loss. You can increase taking more protein foods such as lean meats, poultry products, and dairy products.

  • Biotin B7

Another great source of protein is Biotin is vitamin B7. All it does is stimulate growth and increases follicle growth. It comes from the diet. You can take 2 to 5mg of biotin supplement daily. So be cautious about your diet and what you are eating.

  • Vitamins supplements

Moving towards the importance of the vitamins in your diet for prevention. The best vitamins for hair loss control are vitamin A and B vitamins. You can buy vitamin supplements from medical shops and according to your weight and age adjust the quantity. An easy way of taking a sufficient proportion of vitamins is to balance your diet. Iron and zinc are also important in promoting hair growth.

  • Alcohol and drinks?

If you want to make your hair healthy you need to minimize alcohol consumption. It dries your hair and weakens your hair. Drinking alcohol will eventually damage your hair gradually.

  • Smoking

Also, smoking is unhealthy for your hair. Our follicles need oxygen for their nourishment. The oxygen is provided by the circulation of blood. The chemicals in cigarettes are fatal and cause decreasing blood flow due to which the follicles don't receive enough oxygen and become weak and dead.

  • Diseases and illness

If you have any chronic illness that can be a major cause of your hair fall. You should keep a watch on your medications and treatments. Consult your doctor and know which medication is causing this condition.

  • Exercising

Another piece of advice for your health maintenance and better hair growth is exercising and keeping you fit. It is scientifically proven that many exercises will boost your hair growth. There are several exercises you can do and feel the change in your hair growth.

  • Shampoo and conditioner

Coming towards the type of shampoo you use is a very important decision to prevent shedding. Use a mild shampoo with biotin or protein added to it. Use keratin shampoos and collagen shampoos. Also, do not apply conditioner to your scalp.

  • Oil massages

According to research, scalp massage increases hair density and energizes the follicles to produce thick hair. It also dilates the blood vessels beneath the skin and encourages hair growth.

  • Don'ts

The main mistake we all do is to avoid caressing wet hair. Brushing your wet hair will lead to breakage. Avoid brushing or untangling wet or damp hair.

  • Essential oils

The hair oils for boosting growth are peppermint oil, lavender oil, coconut oil, almond oil, olive oil, argan oil. Any of these applied can help growth. Also, garlic juice, onion juice, and ginger juice are natural and home remedies.

  • Hairstyles 

Constant heating, drying, and styling can damage your hair. Heating makes brittle and causes split ends. Drying your hair removes surface moisture from the scalp and the cuticles become dry and rigid. Styling frequently will lead to damaged and rough hair.

  • Hair dyes and chemical use

Many of us use different chemicals on our hair. These chemicals can cause adverse effects on your hair. They can make your gain thin and bald patches can appear. Constantly exposing your hair to chemicals such as dyes and synthetic fragrances can cause cellular destruction as the body has to metabolize and destroy these toxic chemicals from the body.

  • Haircuts

Many people are hesitant to get a haircut but trimming your hair frequently is beneficial. Regularly trimming will also promote good growth.

  • Depression and anxiety

Life has never been easy but some of us in this tough time of life become anxious and stressed easily. Taking the stress and overthinking can be a major cause. It has been scientifically told that taking the stress and being distressed for long pushes a large number of follicles into the resting phase. Gradually those resting follicles will cause your affected hair to fall out suddenly when washing or combing your hair. This staying stress-free and mentally optimistic is very valuable. It strengthens and will help your hair loss. If you are searching for the best hair loss treatment for men in Lahore then you should visit a qualified hair expert.

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