Common Hair Loss Types And Treatments For Men

5.Telogen Effluvium (Growth Phase Hair Loss)

Common in cancer patients due to prolonged use of chemotherapy drugs, telogen effluvium inhibits hair growth, leading to hair loss. Severe malnutrition or chemical poisoning can also cause this type of hair loss.

6.Anagen Effluvium (Resting Phase Hair Loss)

This type of hair loss usually occurs in pregnant women. But hypothyroidism, the use of antidepressants or retinoids, undergoing surgery, and experiencing psychological stress can also lead to resting hair loss.

🟢Male hair loss type treatment methods and recommendations

Once you have identified your hair loss type, we will discuss how to treat your hair loss type correctly. 

1.Traumatic Hair Loss/Telogen Effluvium

If you have temporary hair loss, such as telogen effluvium and traumatic hair loss, hair growth serum can help improve the problem to some extent.

However, it's ideal to consult with a professional to confirm if hair growth serum is the best solution for your hair loss and then choose the most suitable one based on its ingredients.

According to research, some hair growth serums on the market have ingredients that have been clinically proven to stimulate hair follicles and promote hair growth. When selecting a hair growth serum, you may prioritize those containing the following ingredients:

✅AnaGain: This helps stimulate dermal papilla cells, which are cells at the base of hair follicles.

✅CAPIXYL: A peptide combined with red clover extract that can prevent hair loss, stimulate hair growth, and reduce scalp inflammation.

✅Redensyl: Stimulates follicle cell renewal, helps improve hair growth, and reduces hair loss.

✅RootBioTec: This ingredient helps strengthen the dermal structure of the scalp, making hair appear denser.

In addition to these, ingredients like caffeine, biopeptides, grapeseed oil, glycerin, and others can also nourish and moisturize the hair, improving scalp health to so.

2.Androgenetic Alopecia/Alopecia areata

✅For alopecia areata, minoxidil can be used, but its effects are not always significant and require long-term use to maintain the effect.

✅Minoxidil can also treat androgenic alopecia, it can directly stimulate the proliferation and differentiation of hair follicle epithelial cells;  Promote the formation of blood vessels, increase the local blood flow, make the hair follicle from the resting period to the growth period.  

⚠️But minoxidil also has side effects, with a small number of patients experiencing hair growth on their faces and limbs.  So it should be used under doctor's orders.

3.Infectious Hair Loss

If you have infectious hair loss, you need to see a doctor immediately, as it can be cured. Neglecting treatment can cause serious damage to hair, leading to permanent hair loss.

4.Anagen Effluvium (Resting Phase Hair Loss)

If you have resting hair loss, you need to develop a treatment plan based on your specific situation. With the right treatment, hair loss can usually be stopped and hair regenerated within 6-12 months.

🔴Tips For Avoiding Hair Loss

1.Hair Washing Frequency

In winter, the frequency of hair washing should be reduced by 1-2 times compared to summer. For daily washers, it's recommended to decrease the amount of shampoo used or use shampoo every other day to minimize hair damage.

Oily Hair Type: In summer or for those with oily hair, due to excessive sebum secretion, hair tends to become greasy and clump together, leading to tangles and lack of smoothness. Therefore, in summer and for individuals with oily hair, it is recommended to wash hair daily to ensure cleanliness and health.

Neutral or Dry Hair Type: The frequency of hair washing can be adjusted to every 2 or 3 days. For those exposed to high temperatures or engaged in outdoor activities, where hair is susceptible to strong UV rays and airborne dust, washing daily is advisable to prevent damage to the hair.

Hair Loss Patients: Unless extremely oily, it's advised to reduce the frequency of hair washing for hair loss patients. The rationale is twofold: firstly, individuals experiencing hair loss are often in a phase of regression or rest where hair loss is significant, and washing too frequently may exacerbate the condition, leading to psychological stress.

Secondly, the hair of those with hair loss is more fragile, making it prone to breakage during washing. For seborrheic hair loss patients, washing every 2 days is suitable, while regular hair loss patients can wash every 3 to 4 days.

 2.Use Appropriate Shampoo

Acetic Acid Series (containing sodium lauryl ether sulfate): Suitable for frizzy hair.

Protein Series (containing hydrolyzed collagen): Suitable for damaged hair.

Amino Acid Series (containing lauroyl glutamic acid): Suitable for dry hair.

3.Avoid Combing Wet Hair:

For individuals with slightly longer hair, using a comb with rounded teeth is recommended to minimize damage during hair combing.

4.Reduce Hair Dyeing Frequency

Avoid frequent hair dyeing for the sake of fashion. If dyeing is necessary, it's best to choose a color close to your natural hair color. Before using hair dye, perform a skin allergy test, and never mix different types of hair dye to prevent allergic reactions leading to scalp infections.

 5.Sun Protection for Hair and Scalp

Avoid direct sunlight by wearing a hat. Alternatively, use hair care products with sun protection ingredients.

6.Don't Skip Carbohydrates for Weight Loss

Long-term avoidance of carbohydrates for weight loss may lead to hair loss, making the hair brittle, prone to breakage, and even falling out.

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