Edit Can men's hair loss be treated

<ul> <li>If you can get someone to look at your scalp, get them to see whether there are areas of thin hair or no hair. If you are not able to do this, take pictures of the top view, side view and back view of your head with your hair parted in different places.</li> <li>Ask yourself whether there have been any significant changes to your usual habits, such as nutrition, medication, stress or hair care practices.</li> <li>Have a look at photos taken within the last year or so to see whether there is a significant difference in the thickness of your hair.</li> <li>Check whether you have had other symptoms such as scaling or crust on the scalp, loss of hair on the eyebrow, armpit, body or any unusual skin problems.</li> <li>Consider whether there have been other changes in your health</li> <li>Overall a well balanced diet will help to reduce the chances of hair loss</li> <li>Think about giving up smoking or at least reducing</li> <li>Take your Vitamin D</li> <li>Avoid chemical hair treatments </li> <li>Consider consulting a medical professional about diagnosis, options and treatment such as medication</li> <li>Try massaging your scalp. Afrocenchix's scalp oil Soothe contains lemongrass and olive oil and was created by Afrocenchix's founders to treat their own traction alopecia caused by years of relaxers, tight braids and weaves. They massaged Soothe into the scalp twice a day, morning and night, to help stimulate blood flow to the scalp. This can help to encourage new hair growth, provided the follicles are still intact. This method can be helpful in cases where the hair loss/alopecia you are diagnosed with is reversible, meaning that the hair follicles are still intact and well-connected to your hair bulb.</li> <li>Don’t be afraid of washing your hair. Many people are afraid to wash their hair when they see hair loss because they are afraid that they will lose more hair by washing it. This isn’t the case as the hair is already dead when it is on the scalp. Swish is a sulfate-free shampoo that gives your hair a crisp clean and removes build up without stripping it of moisture. Scientifically formulated but containing 97% natural ingredients means you’re getting the best of both worlds – it works and it does so by using ingredients that are good for your hair like Aloe Vera and fruity essential oils. </li> <li>Carefully consider medications, such as Minoxidil<strong>,</strong> which is available over the counter as Regaine. This prolongs the growth phase of the hair. It doesn’t work for everyone, so if someone has been using it consistently for 6 months without a result I would recommend a TrichoTest – DNA Test for personalising hair loss treatment – <a title="https://www.consultingroom.com/clinic/crewe-hair-and-skin-clinic" href="/clinic/crewe-hair-and-skin-clinic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Crewe Hair and Skin Clinic</a>. This will advise on which topical medications and supplements are likely to work for MPHL (and Female Pattern Hair Loss, Alopecia Areata and Telogen Effluvium)</li> </ul> <p><strong>NB: Final Note About Men’s Hair Loss</strong></p> <p>It is important to remember that NHS dermatologists only have limited time to talk through all the factors that may be contributing to hair loss including nutrition, lifestyle and hair care practices. Whereas approaches at private clinics will allow more time so that the contributing factors to hair loss can be identified, and a bespoke plan can be made.</p> <p>In recent years there has been a massive expansion in the cosmetic sector of treatments for hair loss that are not offered on the NHS. This has led to people going abroad for transplants and seeking hair loss treatments from aesthetic clinics often being in a position to provide a wider range of treatments than has typically been provided in traditional trichology clinics.</p> <p>I would also encourage black men to consider alternatives to the hair replacement system<strong>,</strong> popularly known as the man weave if they are experiencing early hair loss. Hair replacement systems have their place for advanced hair loss, and it is possible to create a good bespoke system which is attached using glue or tape. My clinic offers a Cyber Mould which is a permanent mould of the scalp which is used to cover an area of hair loss.</p> <p>Many men who I speak to feel that they can solve their hair loss issue using natural products over the internet. However, these <strong>natural products are not without risk.</strong></p>

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