Hair Loss Treatments for Men

Numerous hair loss treatments for men have been touted on the net, but this analysis helps you decide what form of treatment best meets your own, unique needs.

If you are reading this then it is probably safe to assume you have real concerns about the rate of your hair loss. Being in the same position as you, I know how distressing this can be. It may be a source of amusement to those with a full head of hair, but premature hair loss at any age can be the cause of intense concern to those affected. 

Unfortunately the industry that has developed around the issue of hair loss is largely unregulated and more than a little unscrupulous. What then can you do to assure yourself that you will choose the best hair loss treatment from the midst of a maelstrom of conflicting claims and counter claims.

Hopefully you will have carried out research both here and elsewhere to arm yourself with facts. Other pages on this site provide extensive coverage of both the causes of and solutions to premature hair loss. Here, we will pull all of these strands together to weave a logical and appropriate plan of action that will allow you to tackle your hair loss problems successfully.

By truthfully following the guidelines suggested in these pages you will put yourself in a position to finally seek a hair loss treatment that not only works, but also fits in with both your lifestyle and your personal preferences.

To achieve a successful outcome each of us must truthfully answer a series of simple questions:

1. What is the true cause of my hair loss?

2. How far has it progressed?

3. What hair loss treatment options am I prepared to try?

4. Do I have enough patience and determination to succeed?

5. How can I prepare a realistic Action Plan?

Let’s now take a closer look at each of these questions in turn.

What is the true cause of my hair loss?

We have already examined each of the common causes in detail in Hair Loss Causes but the main options may be summarized as follows:

Androgenetic Alopecia – this is the most common cause of hair loss for men and is caused by hormonal changes, usually genetic in origin.

Alopecia Areata – this occurs in various guises and is thought to be caused by autoimmune disorders.

Telogen Effluvium – this is characterized by massive shedding and can usually be linked to a recent traumatic event involving stress or serious illness.

Anagen Effluvium – this is commonly associated with hair loss caused by drug therapy such as chemotherapy.

Most instances of hair loss in men can be attributed to androgenetic alopecia but you must be sure as this will influence your choice of hair loss treatment. To be completely certain either consult with your physician or arrange your own Hair Analysis and Hormone Test to rule out other factors.

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How far has it progressed?

It is important to understand that the sooner you start treating hair loss the greater your chance of success – this is especially true in the case of male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia}. It is also important that you clearly identify the pattern of your hair loss as this will help to establish both the cause and most suitable treatment option.

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What hair loss treatment options am I prepared to try?

The answer to this question will draw on a number of factors:

-Type of hair loss

-Extent of hair loss

-Previous treatment

-Personal preferences regarding use of medications, natural remedies, lifestyle, surgical intervention etc.

-Amount you are prepared to pay

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Do I have enough patience and determination to succeed?

There really are no miracle cures to premature hair loss. Equally, there ARE several treatments that will halt and even reverse this condition – but none of them will work miracles overnight. The net is awash with forums where contributors criticize many of the available hair loss ‘treatments’. Sometimes this is justified, but more often the contributor’s exasperation is the result of not giving a particular treatment regime sufficient time to work.

Hair loss forums can be entertaining and sometimes informative, but please understand that there is no such thing as a hair loss treatment that suits everyone – all the more reason to follow the guidance offered in this site!

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How do I prepare a realistic Action Plan?

When you have given serious thought to these questions you will be in a better position to select the hair loss treatment regime that is most appropriate to your needs and wants. If you’re still not sure, please discuss matters with your physician or conduct further research – but be clear on one point, the longer you delay, the more difficult will be your path to hair regrowth.

The suggested hair loss treatments listed here are not designed to offer definitive cures to your hair loss condition – they are merely regimes that other sufferers have found useful, taking into account their own requirements and preferences. In other words, they are examples of potential solutions that many patients have chosen after honestly answering the questions listed above.

Just click on the relevant link to find out more about these suggested treatments.

Drugs Based Approach – for those of you with no aversion to taking strong medications.

Commercial Product Approach – for those preferring a non-drug solution.

Natural Remedy Approach – for those wishing to follow the natural route.

Nutritional Approach – for those wishing to adopt a more holistic perspective.

A comprehensive assessment of the most popular products currently available can be found at Hair Loss Treatments

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