Male Hair Problems And Treatment

The Various Hair Problems Men Commonly Face:

1. Alopecia:
The first problem is hair loss. Many factors involve the loss of hair but most commonly it is hereditary hair loss. This condition is common among men under the age of 35 and it is quite annoying but nevertheless, you are not the only one. Most commonly every individual loses hair everyday, about 40 to 120 strands. The reason is like all other things, hair has a cycle and growth takes place when the old hairs fall out. So new hair replaces the old and for that the old has to fall out to make place. Now what we are talking about is abnormal hair loss. In this case, you are losing more hair than what is being replaced. That means hair loss is there like others, but replaced hairs are few and then within a short time, you will be able to see more of your scalp. In some cases, there is abnormal hair loss, that means more than 120 hair loss is there. There could be several disorders responsible for this condition. It could be poor nutrition, medical disorder, prescribed medication, bad hair care regime or high level of stress, anxiety, prolonged illness or even surgery. The most common factor for hair loss is hereditary, that is 95% of hair loss, known as male pattern baldness or the other definition, called alopecia. This happens when the hormones in the body act in a haphazard manner and have a prolonged decreased effect on your hair follicles, making it ineffective to grow new hairs. When you have noticed that you are suffering from this condition, it is time to speak to your local pharmacy or your doctor and take professional advice.
Treatment For Alopecia:
Medication is the most effective solution for alopecia. It is better late than never to take the help of a doctor and get prescribed medication to cure this male pattern baldness or to control it or slow down the process. Taking an ingredient with minoxidil will show fast results and regain the strength of the hair. Regaine R is a product especially formulated to treat hereditary hair loss. This is the only drug available over the counter and contains minoxidil, treating hereditary hair loss and it has been proven to have helped 4 out of 5 men. The use of Regaine R can sometimes reverse the result, resulting in regrowth. Regaine R solution is available in regular strength and extra strength. It has to be applied to the scalp daily twice a day to help kick start the hair follicles. Minoxidil helps the blood flow to the hair follicles, stimulating and prolonging hair growth. Result is a thicker and fuller head full of hair. Shampooing the hair has no effect on hereditary hair loss, it is just a myth but yes, it is important to take good care of the hair you have. A poor diet too can bring about hair loss earlier than expected.

2. Damaged Hair Due To Chemical Overuse:
Too much of bleaching, dyeing and colouring of the hair has a lot of side effects. When these treatments are freshly done, the hair looks good but the after effects are disastrous for the hair. Colour dries the hair follicles and makes it brittle. It destroys the roots, making it weak.
Treatment For Chemically Destroyed Hair:
Use deep penetrating conditioners that can deposit protein, oils and moisture rich ingredients. Do not use chemical treatments until the hair has been reconditioned. Go for an additional conditioning treatment, in the salon or at home but a spa would be helpful. Make sure to ask your hair stylist for the best product which would suit your hair.

3. Trichotillomania:
This condition is caused by pulling out one’s own hair. It is not done consciously but done without realizing it. Tightly braided hairstyles are one of the main causes of hair pulling. Also using clutches and tying up hair makes the roots weak and hair pull.
Cure For Trichotillomania:
It is simple. Some men have long hair. Do not use tight clips or tie hair too tightly. If it is necessary to keep hair away from the face or to tie it, make sure to make a loose braid. Even a hair band will help so that you don’t have to tie hair.

4. Nutritional Deficiencies:
Hair loss does not occur due to this factor. But it does cause hair breakage as poor nutrition makes the hair weak and can easily break while combing or putting fingers through the hair.
Treatment:
Proper diet is the utmost important factor to do away with hair breakage resulting in hair loss. Eat healthy, and have healthy hair. Sufficient intake of water is necessary for hair.

5. Dandruff:
This is a condition when it occurs at first, is very annoying, embarrassing and uncomfortable. Many people suffer from this disorder and it is recognized by itching and flaking of the scalp. Dandruff is not contagious as people often think and it can be treated.
Treatment For Dandruff:
There are various anti-dandruff shampoos available for this condition. Use the proper shampoo as directed. If you don’t get results with the use of the shampoo, use another one. Use shampoos which have contents like zinc pyrithione, selenium sulfide, ketoconazole and tar based shampoo, they fight dandruff. Other steps to take along with shampoo treatment is to exfoliate the scalp with a facial scrub, manage stress and minimize the use of styling products. This will keep your scalp dandruff free and healthy.