Stop being superstitious about folk remedies! Can men who have lost their hair like crazy still be saved? Study: Drinking 6 cups of "this drink" a week may damage hair follicles
In order to take into account their masculinity and enhance their “appearance”, many men mistakenly believe in hair growth remedies, such as applying ginger, coarse salt or even washing their hair with salad oil. In fact, there are currently many treatment measures for male hair growth. Depending on the severity of male hair loss, the most suitable diagnosis and treatment method can be adopted.
Can men who suffer from “crazy hair loss” still be saved? Expert: 4 treatments can help relieve hair loss
Casey Huang (transliteration), an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School in the United States, pointed out that common male hair loss can be divided into two major types: androgenic hair loss and telogen effluvium; the former is mostly caused by genetics or aging, causing the hairline to gradually recede. The latter usually occurs in response to emotional or physical stress, such as a high fever, urinary tract infection, or after major surgery.
Professor Huang Kaixi explained that in terms of telogen effluvium, it usually improves within 3-6 months. But for patients suffering from androgenetic alopecia, the purpose of treatment is to “strengthen hair follicles” to make the hair thicker and look thicker. The following 4 treatments have a certain degree of effectiveness in relieving hair loss, but the most suitable type of treatment needs to be thoroughly discussed with the attending physician:
Topical drugs. “Minoxidil” is the main hair growth ingredient often added to hair growth lotions and hair growth products. It can be used as an over-the-counter drug for the treatment of hair loss/hair loss in male and female celebrities. It can help thicken hair follicles and promote hair growth. However, you need to use minoxidil daily for at least 9 months to have a chance to see therapeutic effects.
Oral medications. The oral dosage form of minoxidil is an alternative treatment for patients who are prone to allergies and scalp irritation when using external dosage forms. Its main function is to trigger “vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)”. Other oral drugs include Finasteride, which mainly inhibits the conversion of testosterone and promotes hair growth.
PRP injection treatment. The principle is to inject high-concentration platelet plasma from your own blood into the scalp to stimulate hair growth. Treatments usually need to be repeated every month and last for at least 3 months, and the cost is higher than other treatments.
Laser illumination. By emitting low-intensity LED light, the mitochondria of hair follicle cells are prompted to produce “adenosine triphosphate (ATP)”, allowing the original hair follicles to receive blood flow and energy. One of the treatments is “Laser Hair Growth Cap”
It may be necessary to combine it with other treatments to achieve better results.
Professor Huang Kaixi also emphasized that the above only provides treatment suggestions, which does not mean that treatment will definitely achieve results. It is important to follow the doctor’s instructions and take medication on time to achieve the greatest benefit in relieving hair loss and promoting hair growth.
What factors are likely to cause male baldness? Study: Sugary drinks may be the most lethal!
As for diet and daily life, what behaviors may lead to hair loss? Previous literature has suggested that “sugary drinks” are a major culprit in male hair loss. A study published by China’s Tsinghua University in the journal “Nutrients” pointed out that the subjects’ hair loss was related to the following reasons:
Increase in age.
Smoking or having a history of smoking.
Low educational level.
Less exercise.
Sleep for shorter periods of time.
Have suffered from severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Have a family history of male pattern baldness.
The hair has been dyed, permed, bleached or permed, etc.
In addition, the study further found that subjects with male pattern baldness “eat more fried foods, high-sugar foods, candies, and ice cream, and eat fewer vegetables.” People with hair loss consume an average of 4.3 liters of sugary drinks per week, which is equivalent to “6 large hand-shaken drinks”; while people without hair loss only consume 2.5 liters, about 3 large hand-shaken drinks, and the former consume almost It is 2 times of the latter.
Is it possible that after diagnosis and recovery, the crown will become hairless? Study reveals the most common “3 major bald patterns”
Not only is regular consumption of sugary drinks risky for hair loss, but if people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and recovered, should they also be careful about the worsening of hair loss? A study published in the American Academy of Dermatology showed that after analyzing the hair loss of 1,826 diagnosed patients, it was found that the three most common baldness patterns among diagnosed patients were as follows:
Androgenetic alopecia: 30.7% (mainly men, accounting for 86.4%)
Telegenic effluvium: 19.8% (mostly women, accounting for 80.7%)
Alopecia areata: 7.8% (mostly women, accounting for 60%)
Further research by the research team found that male baldness will begin to appear “before the epidemic”; stress baldness is more common “after the epidemic”. Patients with chronic diseases are more likely to develop alopecia areata. The degree of hair loss after infection may also be reflected in gender differences. According to research, moderate to severe hair loss occurs significantly in women (about 54%), but only 9% in men; this means that women may be more susceptible to hair loss after infection than men.
In general, the current technological advancements in treating hair loss can not only maintain the existing hair volume, but also promote the growth of new hair. If the public needs it, they should consult a professional dermatologist immediately. In addition, plant-derived shampoos on the market that claim to have “hair growth effects” have no real hair growth effects without the addition of Minoxidil. If itching or inflammation occurs after use, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible. You should also avoid relying on folk remedies or using products of unknown origin.
Source:
It’s not too late to save thinning hair - Harvard Health Publishing
Alopecia in patients with COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Post-COVID-19 hair loss: prevalence and associated factors among 5,891 patients
The Association between Sugar- Sweetened Beverages and Male Pattern Hair Loss in Young Men
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