Hair Loss Prevention

Thick Hair (Hair Loss Prevention)

Everyone wants to have a head full of thick hair, as the amount of hair directly affects our attractiveness to the opposite sex. Unfortunately, the reality is often far from our desires. The most common cause of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia, which not only affects men but also a significant number of women. The main cause of androgenetic alopecia is the conversion of our body’s androgen hormones into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which gradually kills our hair follicles. This happens to both men and women, but men are much more likely to be affected.

According to various medical literatures, the percentages of men in Europe and America affected by hair loss at the ages of 30, 40, and 50 are 30%, 40%, and 50% respectively. We Easterners are luckier. According to a literature in 2010, only 21.3% of Chinese men are affected by hair loss. For women, the proportion of women under 50 in the UK affected by hair loss is 6%, and for those over 70, it is 38%; but only 6% of women in China are affected. This means that at least one in every five men will be troubled by hair loss.

For men, the main treatment is to prevent further hair loss. This can be achieved by taking oral medication daily to inhibit DHT, thereby controlling hair loss. There are also other topical and oral medications that can increase the density and thickness of the remaining hair.

For women, there are many causes of hair loss, such as telogen effluvium, iron-deficiency anemia, thyroid problems, hormonal imbalances, etc. The treatment method is to first have a doctor diagnose the correct cause, and then prescribe the appropriate treatment.

Almost all hair growth centers on the market are deceptive. Medical science has proven that hair loss has nothing to do with the amount of scalp oil, frequency of shampooing, work stress, and dietary and sleep habits. We advise everyone not to waste money on hair growth centers that have no medical basis.

Additionally, there is some medical research suggesting that Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) can stimulate hair regrowth. These laser products range in price from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars. Most of these so-called medical studies are sponsored by laser companies, and the majority of the doctors who published them have conflicts of interest. Recent reviews of clinical trials mostly question the effectiveness of such low-level laser treatments. Those interested can look at Wikipedia’s commentary on these products. We advise friends with hair loss not to spend money on these products.