20 tips about how to stop hair loss in men

By Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlidede 2019-07-30

How to stop hair loss in men? To be honest, the truth is that this not an easy task. Male pattern hair loss affects all men to some extent as they get older, and that´s why so many of them get a transplant using FUE in Turkey.

However, a small amount of shed hair is a normal phenomenon, so don´t be scared. There are many reasons behind hair loss, like food diets, mineral deficiencies, medications, stress and genetic factors. Wearing a hat can also cause hair loss in men. Anyway, if you wonder how to stop hair loss, Clinicana gives you 20 tips to help you reduce and deal with this problem.

1- Clean your hair regularly with a healthy shampoo

Undoubtedly, this is one of the best ways to stop hair loss. Regular hair washing is an important part to stop hair shedding through keeping your bulbs clean. When doing so, you lower inflammatory and dandruff risks, which may cause hair shedding. Moreover, hair washing gives it a new look with bigger volume.

2- Vitamins to stop hair loss

Stops hair loss with vitamins is another recommended way. Vitamins are not only important for our bodies, but they are a good way to achieve a high result after the hair implant operation. Vitamin A helps healthy fat production in head scalp, while vitamin E improves scalps blood circulation that helps preserving bulbs production. Also, vitamin B preserves hair colour.

3- Protein rich diet

Eating fat-free meat, fish, soybean and other protein sources, boosts hair health and prevents hair loss.

4- Massaging head scalp with aromatic oils

People who suffer from hair loss must massage their scalp with aromatic oils for some minutes: this helps activating your hair bulbs. You can add some hyacinth in almonds or sesame oils.

5- Avoid brushing humid hair

Humid hair is the weakest, so avoid brushing it because it will increase shedding rate. In case you had to do so, use a wide toothcomb. Also, avoid brushing hair too much because that may increase hair loss, too. When your hair is tangled, do not use a brush to untangle: instead of that you should use your fingers.

6- Garlic, onion or ginger juices

You can use garlic juice, onion juice or ginger juice by rubbing it on your scalp and leave it while you are sleeping; then in the morning, you can remove it. Do this regularly during a week, and you will see an astonishing result.

7- Preserve your body fluids

A quarter of our body is water, so you should drink not less than 4 to 8 water cups a day to keep your body hydrated and guarantee a healthy hair growth.

8- Rub your hair with green tea

New researches have illustrated that using green tea by rubbing it on your head has positive effects to limit and control hair falling. Wash your hair carefully after one hour. To see results, keep doing this method regularly between 7 to 10 days.

9- You should know what harms your hair

If you want to keep your hair healthy, you should protect it and know what are the things that you have to avoid doing.

10- Reduce alcohol drinking

If you are suffering from hair loss and you drink alcohol, in this situation you should decrease the amount of drinking, because alcohol decreases hair growth.

11- Avoid smoking

Cigarette smoking slows blood flow to the scalp, which decreases hair growth.

12- Do some physical exercise

Specify time for physical exercise every day. Walking, swimming or bike riding for 30 minutes daily help balancing your hormones, and prevents stress and hair loss.

13- Stop hair loss due to stress

Ancient studies have found medical proofs that link stress and hair loss. So get rid of your stress. One way of doing that is meditation. Alternative treatments like meditation and yoga do not only reduce stress, but they also balance your hormone levels.

14- Avoid continuous heat and drying exposure

Don’t expose your hair to repeated heat and drying. Heat weakens your hair proteins, and this leads to hair fragility and eventually hair loss.

15- Protect your head from sweat and use shampoo to stop hair loss

The chances of hair falling increase during summer because of sweating and having dandruff, so you should keep your hair sweat free. Using Aloe Vera shampoo keeps your head cool and stops head dandruff. In addition to that, men who wear hats suffer from hair loss during summer.

The reason behind this is that when your head gets sweat it will build up in hair pores, weakening hair roots and causing hair loss. Wearing a scarf or a head bandanna can prevent it.

16- Change your hairstyle (for men with long hair)

If you are suffering from hair loss, you should pay attention to this situation and try to loosen up your hair.

17- Take care of your health

Health problems may cause hair loss. In order to have a healthy and strong hair you should ensure to deal with high fevers and chronic illnesses properly.

18- Watch your medications

In addition some medications can also affect on hair falling and increase it, so you should avoid them trying to stay healthy.

19- Stay away from chemicals

Chemicals and hair dyes can be harmful for your hair. In case you have hair loss, it is better not to colour your hair.

20- Do regular medical check-ups

There are many health conditions, especially those related to skin, that can change your hormone levels and cause hair loss. Make sure to visit your doctor regularly for check-ups.

We have offered you 20 useful tips about how to stop hair loss in men that can be very helpful if your hair is starting to fall out. However, the best tip is that if you are experiencing hair problems, you should go and ask your doctor. As you probably know, at Clinicana we offer you a consultation for free with no obligation. What are you waiting for? Try it!