Several modern treatment options for male hair loss

For a man, losing his hair is unfortunately part of the ageing process. Although androgenetic alopecia affects most men, and middle-aged men in particular, several treatments exist to keep hair loss under control and to restore the hair where needed. Letting hair loss progress is likely to narrow the treatment options, so it matters to see a specialist as soon as the first signs of hair loss are noticed.

Several modern treatment options for male hair loss

Stimulating hair growth with PRP

PRP treatment (platelet-rich plasma) is one of the most convenient options. The process uses the nutrients and growth factors present in the blood to stimulate hair growth. Treatment begins with a blood sample, which is purified and spun in a centrifuge so as to separate the blood cells not needed for treatment from the platelet-rich plasma. The injections can be given at various points on the scalp, to target the areas that need it.

The treatment is aimed at patients who have just noticed their hair loss, at those who have been fighting hair loss for many years, and at patients who have just had a hair transplant and want to maintain the result of their procedure with Dr Fares Seffen.

Stimulating scalp circulation with laser

Low-level laser is a further option for those who want to give themselves every chance. Laser light is used to warm the scalp and increase blood flow to the targeted area. Stimulating blood circulation brings more nutrients to the hair follicles, which increases the number of growth factors that can help the follicles produce thicker hair. Although the treatment is still under study, many patients have chosen this option.

Restoring the original hair with a transplant

A hair transplant is the most effective method for restoring thinning areas of the scalp. The modern hair transplant method far surpasses the results obtained with the older transplant method. FUE, or follicular unit extraction, is able to rebuild the hair exactly as it was. Patients eligible for a transplant, meaning those who will obtain a clearly satisfactory result, are patients with mild or moderate hair loss on the top of the head; these patients must also have enough hair at the back of the head for the number of grafts to be sufficient to fill the thinning area, and for the harvesting to go unnoticed in that donor area.