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Four Treatment Options for Men Receding Hairline

By Benjamin Scott

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Men receding hairline is usually the first sign of male pattern baldness. A large percentage of males suffer from this over time as they begin to age. Luckily, there are a number of treatments and ways you can cover up this issue. Here are four treatment options for a receding hairline.

1. Hair transplants in the long run, end up being the most cost effective way to eliminate your receding hairline. In addition, it is also the most permanent method that you will find. The hair that is implanted to the affected area is usually from a specific area on the back of the head which is not affected by the androgen that attaches to our hair follicles to cause hair loss.

It is important to find a physician with a good track record performing this type of procedure. After careful examination of the back of the scalp the doctor will then be able to determine the specific area on the back of the head which is not affected by the androgen dihydrotestosterone. As soon as the new hair grafts are implanted, they typically have a 99 percent survival rate.

2. Minoxidil unlike what was previously thought, a 2003 study revealed that this can be effective with treating men receding hairlines. It does require you to apply it to your hair twice a day and consistency is vital.

If you discontinue the product any progress that has been made will disappear. The downside to this is that you need to continue using it the rest of your life if you want to maintain your hair.

3. Low level laser therapy has been used to treat many different things. It has been used with success to treat acne, inflammations, irritation, wounds, and scars. Low level lasers energize our cells to work efficiently. Our hair follicles are cells and they are also energized when exposed to low level lasers.

This treatment can be found at hair loss clinics and it is usually provided by placing your head under a hood which transmits laser to the scalp. Hair clinics charge thousands of dollars to provide this type of treatment. The most affordable way of receiving low level laser therapy is by purchasing a laser comb. The Hairmax laser comb has been cleared by the FDA to promote hair growth in men who have androgenetic alopecia.

4. Propecia is a drug that has been cleared by the FDA to treat male pattern baldness. It must be prescribed by a doctor and it is a pill that is taken once a day. This drug works by reducing an enzyme in the body that mixes with testosterone to produce dihydrotestosterone. The result is less dihydrotestosterone produced by the body.

Propecia is one of the most effective drugs to stop or slow down hair loss but it does have a downside. Many men experience serious side effects. Some of the side effects that have been reported by some are loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, tender breasts, and even breast enlargement. These side effects are obviously much worst than having a receding hair line. It is important to talk to a doctor that you trust before taking this drug and if you don't feel comfortable with the drug, use some of the alternatives available.

Benjamin Scott is the owner of a new hair loss community called hair loss duel. His goal is to create one of the largest hair loss resources online to help individuals fight hair loss. Join his free forum today and start your own discussion at: http://www.hairlossduel.com

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