Hair loss, thinning hair, and baldness are among the problems that cause most people to feel insecure and anxious in their lives, especially the problem of ‘genetic baldness’, which seems difficult to treat. Still, did you know that with today’s modern technology, genetic baldness has become an easy-to-treat problem and helps restore the confidence of anyone with hair problems again? This article will provide the insight you should know about genetic baldness and targeted treatment recommendations.
What is genetic baldness?
Genetic baldness or Androgenetic Alopecia is a hair loss condition caused by genetics. It is common in men. Those who experience this condition will have hair that is
thin and has a shorter life cycle than normal, making it easy to fall out. Most genetic hair loss symptoms will start appearing at 18-25 years of age and more hair will fall out as we age, and the hair on the front and middle of the head will become thinner. In addition to inheriting baldness from family members, there are other factors that exacerbate hair loss, such as lifestyle and diet.
Causes of genetic baldness
The cause of genetic baldness is a gene on the X chromosome. When we inherit this gene from our father or mother, it will make our scalp sensitive to the hormone DHT, (a sex hormone). When our scalp is sensitive to DHT, the hair will become thin and flat, have a shorter life cycle, and also grow slower. In the long term, DHT will make the scalp produce progressively thinner and thinner hair, and eventually the hair roots will atrophy until they disappear altogether, which eventually becomes a bald problem.
Characteristics of genetic baldness. Know in time, get treatment quicker
- In the beginning, hair will start to fall out in the front area, to the top of the head, and hair will gradually thin until the scalp is visible.
- As time passes, the front hairline will recede, until it meets the top of the head.
- Finally, there will be only a hairline behind the ears and the back of the head because these are areas unaffected by DHT, and thus the hair in those areas are the strongest.
How to treat genetic baldness
Behavioral change
Behavioral change is one way to help alleviate genetic baldness symptoms. Because some behaviors that we do in our daily lives without realizing or some foods that we choose to eat may be one of the causes that exacerbate hair loss more than before. Behavioral change can be easily done by getting enough sleep, or working out regularly to maintain the normal bodily functions. This also includes avoiding spicy or fatty foods because they will stimulate DHT creation. You can switch to protein- and mineral-rich foods to strengthen new hair.
Anti-hair loss medication
Currently, there are 2 main types of drugs for treating genetic hair loss: drugs that help reduce DHT levels and drugs that help strengthen hair roots. However, only use hair medication upon prescription, and do not buy and use them yourself, because the doctor can assess the problem and prescribe the best solution.
Hair transplantation with MCG and FUE techniques
In addition to behavioral change and anti-hair loss medication, another method that can effectively solve the problem of genetic baldness is ‘MCG and FUE hair transplantation techniques’, which is a very popular innovation today. After the hair transplant, the hair will stay with us permanently, without falling out again. The hair will also get stronger, thicker, and can boost confidence.
What are the MCG and FUE hair transplant techniques? What are the advantages?
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) hair transplant is an innovative hair transplant surgery by moving hair root cells from the ear or nape of the neck to the target area. In this case, the new hair will be strong, and will not fall out again. At Max Hair Clinic, we use a special technique called FUE-MAX, which will optimize the hair use. Starting from using a small drill bit, and determining the best hairline placement. Therefore, the results are natural, and 20% more dense than traditional methods.
For MCG (Micrograft) hair transplant, it is a permanent hair transplant that uses the FUE technique, with a special perk that it increases the density of the transplanted hair by up to 60%. Maxhair Clinic is specialized in, and the originator of micrografting. A special, precision hair graft drilling machine is used, and then the donor grafts are trimmed, and only the essential parts are transplanted, thus reducing the graft size and allowing denser transplanting.
Advantages of FUE and MCG hair transplants
It is a hair transplant without scars, with only small marks (around the size of hair follicles), which can heal on their own in a short period of time. After the hair transplant surgery, you can go home immediately with no need for a recovery time. You will get a natural-looking hairline with the new and stronger hair that will not fall out again. For anyone who is experiencing hair loss or baldness due to genetics and is interested in the FUE hair transplant service, you can consult Max Hair. We are a full-service hair clinic that provides treatment for baldness by experienced specialists, using world-class procedures to solve hair loss and baldness problems and restores your confidence.
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