Hair Loss in Men

What is Hair Loss?

A healthy scalp contains 100,000 hair follicles. Losing 100 to 150 of these hairs daily is considered normal. Male pattern hair loss can be defined as hair loss that occurs in some parts of the scalp. There are two types of hair loss in men. One of them is hair loss starting from the top point, and the other is hair loss from places close to the face area. Hair loss in men starts from the top of the head. The hair at the top is shed over time and hair thinning occurs in that area. This causes male pattern baldness. The reason for separating hair loss as male pattern hair loss is because men usually experience hair loss and thinning in certain parts of the head. The biggest cause of male pattern hair loss is genetic factors.

Causes of Hair Loss?

Although hair loss in men is related to nutritional habits and certain diseases, the most important factor in male pattern hair loss is genetic causes. We can list the causes of male pattern hair loss as follows;

Excessive weight loss can cause hair loss in men.

Medicines used to treat certain diseases can cause baldness in men.

Inadequate nutrition in terms of vitamins/minerals such as B12, vitamin D, folic acid, biotin, zinc, and iron can cause male pattern hair loss.

Diseases such as thyroid, diabetes, and anemia can cause hair loss.

Drinking alcohol and smoking can cause hair loss in men. 

How to Prevent Hair Loss?

To prevent hair loss in men, the following practices should be done;

Stress and sadness should be avoided.

· Alcohol and cigarettes should not be consumed.

· Hair should be washed every 2 days.

The pH value of the products used for cleaning the scalp should be at the level of 5.5.

· Do not use styling that damages the hair strands and hair follicles.

A diet rich in vitamin A is necessary.

It is necessary to stay away from products that harm the hair and scalp.

Iron supplements and medications or food supplements that will normalize blood values ​​should be used as recommended by the doctor.

Sleep pattern is very important for hair and skin health. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the sleep pattern.