You can’t always prevent your hair from falling out as you age, but there are treatments and remedies that might slow down the process.Before you go out and buy supplements and special tonics, learn which ones have shown some promise in preventing or treating hair loss.Male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia, is an inherited trait. It affects more than half of men over the age of 50.
Here are 17 hair loss treatments you can talk to your doctor about:The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two drugs to treat male pattern baldness:
- Minoxidil (Rogaine): Rogaine is available over the counter as a liquid or foam. Apply it to the scalp twice a day to grow hair and prevent hair loss.
- Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar):This is a pill that you take daily. It’s only available with a prescription from your doctor.
For both of these drugs, it may take up to a year to see results, and you’ll need to keep taking them to maintain the benefits.The two most popular hair transplant procedures are follicular unit transplantation and follicular unit extraction:
