How to Treat Male Pattern Hair Loss

Hair loss can be either natural or caused by disease. The most common hair loss is thinning of the hair caused by androgens (male hormones).

Accept it. Consider it a visible symbol of your increasing wisdom. Tolerating hair loss is the healthiest and cheapest way to cope with hair loss. If that technique is too hard on the ego, read on.

Consider some of the hair loss drugs. Arguably, the best drug treatment for male hair loss is 1mg of Finastride taken orally once a day and Minoxidil applied directly to the scalp in either a 2 or 5 percent solution.
* Take Finastride once a day without food. The drug should be used in a 6 month or 12 month period.
* Take 1 ml Minoxidil 2 percent or 5 percent solution and apply directly to a clean, dry scalp. The studies have shown that those using the 5 percent solution achieve better results.

Tips:
* Men who want to swap Minoxidil with Finastride should use minoxidil for four months after starting Finastride to prevent any hair loss that occur from stopping Minoxidil treatment.
* Minoxidil appears to work best in people whose hair loss has just begun. So the best time to begin minoxidil treatment is right at the moment you notice that your crown is thinning (but not completely bald).
* Since it takes time to grow hair, you may notice results faster if you keep your hair cut really short. This minimizes the amount of time you need to notice a difference.
* Using dandruff shampoo regularly instead of regular shampoo has been known to cut down hair loss by 7% and increase hair growth by 5 % This tip was found in Men's Health Magazine



Finastride should be used with caution in those with liver disorder. The drugs have side effects which will disappear after prolonged treatment and when the drug use is stopped. See your doctor before pursuing any treatment.

The drugs are not recommended for men over 60 or women. There are many other well-documented, serious side effects that have been around since 1998, including, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, weight gain, etc. Be aware that these side effects are most commonly seen when taking the oral form of Minoxidil (Loniten is one brand name) and not the topical form. If you choose to drink your minoxidil 5% solution, you might experience these side effects. Topical minoxidil's most common side effect is a slight redness at the site of application.