Hereditary hair loss is the most common cause of hair loss. It is not a disease but a quite natural situation. It occurs by a combination of the genes, hormonal levels, and sometimes by ageing. Almost all men and women experience hair loss as they age. However, forty per cent of the men and women suffer it in a more visible form.

Male Hereditary Hair Loss

Mostly, it starts in males at the age of 30. However, it can also occur at any age after puberty. In men, we call it male pattern baldness. Usually, it happens because the male hormone testosterone gets converted into dihydrotestosterone. Ninety-nine per cent of hair loss in men is hereditary. It develops slowly. Although this type of hair loss also affects women, it’s different in males and females.

Female Hereditary Hair Loss

It’s known as female pattern baldness when affecting women. Typically, hair starts to thin from the top of the head or crown. It begins at the age of 30 and becomes obvious until 40. At the age of 50, half of the women experience hair thinning, although baldness is rare in the case of women.

Treatments

Medicines more successfully treat hereditary hair loss. One should continuously carry on the treatment to maintain the hair regrowth. Otherwise, regrowth ceases if you stop taking medication. In this case, hair loss starts again. These are some treatment methods for such hair loss.

Finasteride (Propecia)

It is common for men’s hereditary hair loss. It hinders the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. Hair regrowth occurs in 2 out of 3 men who take it consistently. In 1 of 3 men, it stops the hair loss. However, it takes at least 3–4 months to take effect. But if you stop using it, hair loss returns. The most common side effect is that 2 out of 100 men lose sex drive.

Minoxidil (Rogaine)

It’s available in pharmacies and is commonly a rub-on treatment. Both men and women can use it, and it is applied twice a day. Otherwise, it does not show many good effects. But overdose is also harmful. It works on the back or top of the head where the hair is remaining. It slows down hair loss. However, if you stop using it, hair loss will start again. Therefore, use it consistently for the best results. Women should refrain from it during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Hair Transplant: Perfect Solution for Hereditary Hair Loss

Medications could be harmful to your body and must be used with a doctor’s consultation. Moreover, they could lose their effect right after stopping the usage. Therefore, most do not consider them as healthy solutions. 

For healthy and permanent results, consider having a hair transplant. We, at Gold City Hair provide you with the top-notch performing surgeons and the first-class hospitality.

Precautions and Effectiveness

Make sure your doctor tells you all the side effects of the medicines before using it. The results vary from person to person. Seventy per cent of people notice the positive effects of these medicines—that is, halting hair loss. Some people even have regrowth of hair. Note that the effectiveness of medications occurs after at least 10–12 months of consistent intake.