Male pattern baldness occurs to some extent or another on nearly all men as they age. Since baldness is rarely seen as a desirable trait, there are many products and procedures available to conceal or suppress men’s hair loss. That is why choosing men’s hair replacement products can be an exhausting task. However, many people feel it to be a necessary chore.
When choosing men’s hair replacement products there are essentially three options from which to pick: chemical, surgical or cosmetic. Have their advantages and disadvantages, so choose one that works for you.
If you are choosing men’s hair replacement products from the chemical category, there are only two approved by the FDA to stop hair loss and stimulate new hair growth. Minoxidil, found in Rogaine, and finasteride, found in Propecia have been clinically proven to create new hair. However, if you start you use either of these methods, you need to continue using them indefinitely or you will experience the same rate of hair fall as before.
Choosing men’s hair replacement products from the surgical category is a very drastic choice. You can elect to have someone else’s hair grafted on your hair employing the same techniques that are used for skin grafts on a burn victim. You can also go for scalp reduction surgery, where a portion of your balding scalp is removed and the portions that still have hair are joined together. As with all surgeries, this process is invasive.
The easiest option is choosing men’s hair replacement products that are cosmetic in nature. There are shampoos and scalp treatments that coat your hair in an oily formula. This formula coats and hydrates each hair shaft, giving the appearance of thicker hair. However, it generally wears off by the end of the day and so requires regular reapplication. You can also go for a toupee or wig. Covering of your hair loss is the easiest of the three choices and can be reversed on a moment’s notice. If you are willing to spend a decent amount on money on your toupee purchase a hand-ventilated model that mimics real hair.