Dr. O’Tar Norwood's male pattern baldness classification system is based off the Hamilton scale.For many men, awareness of their hair loss starts at the hairline. It makes sense because men's hair loss, especially when it's related to androgenetic alopecia (AGA), often starts front and center.
Male Pattern Hair Loss (MPHL) is often measured visually by medical hair loss experts based on the Hamilton-Norwood Scale.
This picture shows Erich Ludwig's female pattern baldness classification systemWomen may not have the same realization since they tend to lose their hair differently than men.
Even if women are experiencing androgenetic alopecia (AGA), the hair loss progression follows a different progression.
The visual scale utilized by Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) progression is measured by The Ludwig Scale.
Sometimes, if female hair loss is triggered by traction alopecia, women may lose hair along their hairline and around their edges.
Whether you're a male or a female addressing any type of hair loss, it can be a devastating, soul-sucking, emotional trauma.
Unfortunately, in current times, there are a lot of scammers who will take advantage of emotionally desperate people.
In the best-case scenario, scammers will ply both men and women struggling with hair loss with false misinformation or disinformation. Then if possible, they will take their money, selling them everything from ineffective pills and potions.
Worst case scenario, they will convince them to have hair restoration surgery.
Etty Fidele on Unsplash.comIn the hands of inexperienced surgeons (whether they are medically licensed or not - another story for another day), unaware people may become scarred for life by horrible hair restoration procedures.
Any hair loss consumer must always practice the philosophy of buyer beware. Do your own research, get multiple consultations and be vigilant against scammers.
It depends on a variety of factors. If you catch your hair loss as early as possible, you have a much better shot at slowing, stalling, or stopping the additional progression of loss.
With the right medical experts in your corner combined with the best hair loss medications and non-surgical procedures, you may have a decent chance of growing your hairline back.
Or at least partially back.
Physician - Unsplash.comTime is of the essence. One of the biggest mistakes anyone experiencing hair loss makes is to ignore it and hope it goes away. It doesn't.
Hair loss is a lifelong condition that is always progressing. Either you are slowing or stopping it with proper treatments, or it's progressing.
One thing to consider is whether or not you have any hair miniaturization. It's also important to check to see if the areas that have receded are slick or completely bald.
Minoxidil Extra Strength For MenIf there is hair miniaturization and slick bald areas, it may be too late to regrow your hairline with medications.
Medications don't usually work well for regrowing areas like that.
Select from whatever medical practitioner you resonate with. That can be anyone from your general practitioner (GP), dermatologist, OB/GYN, endocrinologist, or hair restoration surgeon.
It’s critical you see a physician as soon as possible rather than wasting time self-diagnosing or self-treatment.
Kirkland Minoxidil DropsDo you have AGA or traction alopecia (which erodes the hairline or edges) or telegon effluvium (Acute, Chronic, or both)?
A Physician - Unsplash.comThere are also many potential options for women who tend to lose their hair in different areas of the scalp.
Consider combining a topical treatment such as minoxidil, spironolactone, or similar with oral supplementation (finasteride, spironolactone, or similar).
The treatment of hair loss for both men and women may be aggressively pursued depending upon the type of medical expert you work with.
Some compound their own formulas, which may or may not be a good thing depending on a variety of factors.
An example of a hair loss formula layering might include:
Image from Unsplash.comThese may include, but not be limited to:
Images From Unsplash.comThe best plan for anyone wanting to try essential oils for hair loss is to work with an experienced aromatherapist.
You may or may not be able to grow your hairline with oils and massages. It depends on a variety of conditions.
Even though it might seem tempting to forego traditional medical treatments (Minoxidil, Propecia, or similar), if you want to try massage and oils, evaluate them as an adjunct treatment.
It can be risky to ignore all medical treatment options in favor of alternative paths. I personally love to explore alternative options, but I also prefer to always be safe rather than sorry.
Be willing to experiment and try all your options. What do you have to lose?
Hopefully, not more hair.
Acupuncture Treatments - Unsplash.comHe may be a bald hair restoration surgeon, but he genuinely cares for anyone struggling with hair loss.
In a study of PSO published by the National Library of Medicine, the oil showed benefits for hair loss and regrowth.
The study stated as a topical application, PSO showed hair growth promotion. It might be regarded as a promising alternative for the treatment of male and female pattern alopecia.
See: Beneficial Effects of Pumpkin Seed Oil as a Topical Hair Growth Promoting Agent in a Mice Model
Its composition includes free fatty acids and minor components like phytoestrogens and vitamin E. These ingredients may have contributed to the effect of PSO in helping to restore hair growth.
Peppermint oil has been determined to be similar in formulation to minoxidil. It may help promote hair growth during the anagen (or growing) phase.
Washing Hair - Image from Unsplash.comPeppermint or other essential oils should not be used without diluting in carrier or base oils such as jojoba, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), or similar.
Lavender, rosemary, cedarwood, lemongrass, thyme, clary sage, tea tree, ylang-ylang, and horsetail plant oil.
100% Pure and Natural – Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil with Dropper - Peppermint Oil for Aromatherapy and Diffuser - 4 Ff. ozThere are many steps you can take to try and grow your hairline. While oils and massages have the least amount of encouraging study results, there's no harm in trying them.
Make sure you don't give up on medically prescribed formulas that have proven to work for many.
Whether you choose the traditional medical route, the combined medical and alternative, or you just want to pursue Do-It-Yourself (DIY), the choice is yours.
Remember that whatever path you take, it's best to layer traditional and non-traditional treatments together to guarantee the best possible results.
Image by Sander Sammy - Unsplash.comIn the case of Androgenic Hair Loss (AGA), once hair loss begins, unless you take medications to stall or stop the hair loss progression, the hair loss will continue.
Restoration surgery should always be the last option for anyone who wishes to address hair loss in the hairline or along the edges.
Remember, first and foremost, restoration surgery is a severe type of cosmetic surgery.
If you are experiencing the beginning of androgentic alopecia (AGA), it is a condition that is progressive. This is true for both men and women.
Time is of the essence. When you notice hair thinning, excessive shedding, or loss in the hairline, see a medical expert as soon as possible.
The earlier you address it, the better lifelong options you will have.
Acupuncture For Hair Growth - Images - Hairboutique.com - All Rights ReservedEven though men and women experience AGA, which is genetic in origin, Male Pattern Hair Loss (MPHL) or Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPML) does not ever go away.
Be patient. Regardless of the path to slow, stall or stop hair loss and attempt to regrow lost hair, it can take 6 to 9 months.
Sometimes it takes even longer. Don't stop your medical treatments in the middle, or you will most likely experience excessive shedding. Always work with a medical professional you trust. Additionally, always do your own research.
You may or may not have success depending on the type and progression of alopecia.
I strongly suggest starting with the proper diagnosis, baseline measurements, and short or long-term management program.
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