1. Using 2% Minoxidil may prevent or slow down the onset of the androgenetic alopecia, also called 'male pattern hair loss' and the cause of hair loss in men in approximately 95% of the cases.
This approach may be especially justified for those who are genetically predisposed to hair loss as evidences by the hair loss patterns of their older male relatives.
Minoxidil has been extensively studied for the reversal of the hair loss once it already began, but not for the hair loss prevention. At the same time, considering the Minoxidil's mechanism of action (better blood flow in the area, inhibition of androgen effects, direct hair follicle stimulation etc), it should be effective in the hair loss prevention too. For this reason, many medical hair specialists recommend using Minoxidil for hair loss prevention.
2. Along with the standard Western medicine and even wholistic and functional medicine, other fields of medicine have existed for centuries, for example, Chinese medicine of acupuncture and herbal remedies. Solid scientific research on the effectiveness of either of the latter is sporadic and limited.
However, for those who are interested in alternative approaches, here is some information on the hair loss treatment and prevention through non-western methods --
In the Chinese medicine, "liver creates life energy that feeds hair". What weakens liver leads to hair loss. Liver is particularly weakened by alcohol consumption. Liver support through healthy eating and supplements and minimizing alcohol consumption may possibly act as a hair loss prevention approach.
There are currently open studies to evaluate effectiveness of the acupuncture for the treatment of
This approach may be especially justified for those who are genetically predisposed to hair loss as evidences by the hair loss patterns of their older male relatives.
Minoxidil has been extensively studied for the reversal of the hair loss once it already began, but not for the hair loss prevention. At the same time, considering the Minoxidil's mechanism of action (better blood flow in the area, inhibition of androgen effects, direct hair follicle stimulation etc), it should be effective in the hair loss prevention too. For this reason, many medical hair specialists recommend using Minoxidil for hair loss prevention.
2. Along with the standard Western medicine and even wholistic and functional medicine, other fields of medicine have existed for centuries, for example, Chinese medicine of acupuncture and herbal remedies. Solid scientific research on the effectiveness of either of the latter is sporadic and limited.
However, for those who are interested in alternative approaches, here is some information on the hair loss treatment and prevention through non-western methods --
In the Chinese medicine, "liver creates life energy that feeds hair". What weakens liver leads to hair loss. Liver is particularly weakened by alcohol consumption. Liver support through healthy eating and supplements and minimizing alcohol consumption may possibly act as a hair loss prevention approach.
There are currently open studies to evaluate effectiveness of the acupuncture for the treatment of
- A. Alopecia Areata (Lee HW, 2015).
- B. Seborrheic Alopecia (frequently overlaps with the androgenic alopecia) (Chen Q, 2020)