One of the first signs of male pattern baldness (androgynous alopecia) is a thinning of the hair around the temples that turns into a fully receding hairline. Scientists have confirmed that the primary cause of this particular type of hair loss is hereditary. However, there are certain steps one can take to slow or prevent this hair loss. Learning how to stop receding hairline is as simple as continuing to read this article.
A person's diet has a lot to do with overall health. This includes the health of the hair follicles. There are certain nutrients that the body needs in order to assure healthy hair growth. Ideally, one would be able to get all of the needed nutrients from his diet. However, if this is not the case, taking dietary supplements that contain vitamins A, E, and B-Complex will prove to help greatly.
Many hairstyles place stress on the hair. Wearing tight ponytails, cornrows, pig tails, or other styles that pull the hair into a tight line put stress on the follicles and can hasten the loss of hair. Wearing the hair in more natural, free flowing styles is helpful for keeping the hair.
Many people damage their hair with chemicals as they attempt to apply a perm, color the hair, or perform other chemical treatments. The best bet is to keep the number of such treatments applied to the hair to a minimum and have a licensed beautician apply them whenever one feels the need.
Another trick that can slow or stop a receding hairline is placing silk or satin pillowcases on the bed. These materials produce less friction when the head is moved on the pillow and cut the amount of pull on the hair.
Massaging the scalp twice a day with an essential oil such as lavender or thyme has been shown to increase blood flow to the hair follicles and promote healthier hair. Many of the vitamins already mentioned work to increase the blood flow as well, so the importance of healthy flow of blood can not be over stated.
Changing shampoo can have a powerful impact on the management of receding hairline. It is recommended that one search for a shampoo that contains saw palmetto or similar plant extracts that have been shown to block DHT (dihydrotestosterone). This hormone has been shown to be the primary cause of thinning hair and receding hairline.
Certain medications can be used to help slow or stop the loss of hair. Rogaine is a topical solution that is rubbed onto the scalp. Propecia is an oral medication that can be obtained with a prescription from one's doctor. Both have been shown to be highly effective in helping one maintain his current hairline or to regrow hair that has already been lost.
Following any of these suggestions will be helpful when learning how to stop receding hairline. Following more than one will improve the retention of hair and possibly help one to regrow hair so that male pattern baldness becomes a worry of the past.
