Male Pattern Baldness
What is Male Pattern Baldness?
Male pattern baldness, also called androgenetic alopecia, is the leading cause of hair loss in men, affecting up to 85% at some time in their lives. Genetics is the leading cause, making scalp hair follicles sensitive to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Over time, DHT shrinks these follicles, resulting in finer, weaker hairs until hair production ceases.
Hair loss typically starts with a receded hairline and progresses to thinning at the crown, eventually affecting the entire top of the head.
What Causes Male Pattern Baldness?
Two leading causes of hair loss in men are genetics and male hormones, especially androgens, which support hair growth.
Every individual has a unique hair growth cycle. When men experience hair loss, it means the cycle has weakened, causing their hair follicles to shrink. As a result, men undergo hair thinning, which eventually leads to no hair remaining on their head.
How is Male Pattern Baldness Diagnosed and How Does it Influence Hair Loss?
Male pattern baldness is identified by the typical pattern of hair loss that affects the hairline and crown, with genetics and hormones playing important roles.
Stages of Male Pattern Baldness
Hair loss professionals use the Hamilton-Norwood scale to gauge the severity of hair loss, ranging from stage 1, which is minimal, to stage 7, signifying total baldness on the head's top. Individuals showing Norwood 1 to 3 hair loss usually have a hairline that recedes slightly to moderately.
Norwood stages 4 to 5 are characterized by severe hair loss in the front and significant thinning at the crown. Stages 6 to 7 show near-total or total hair loss across the top of the scalp.
Less common types of male pattern baldness include overall thinning of the scalp with no hairline recession or hair loss restricted to the crown without changes to the hairline.
Treatment For Male Pattern Hair Loss: Scalp Micropigmentation
Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) is a non-invasive procedure designed to treat male-pattern baldness. It involves applying a specialized tattoo to the scalp to imitate the appearance of hair follicles. SMP can provide a full head of hair look for anyone, regardless of how advanced their hair loss is.
While hair transplantation depends on a limited supply of donor hair grafts, SMP can generate new hair density without limits, offering immediate results and no recovery time.
Zang SMP employs natural, plant-based pigments for scalp application. These pigments replicate hair follicles, giving you a cropped (buzzed) look rather than a bald head.
No surgery or painful hair transplants are required with SMP for men. It helps you get the hair look you prefer. If you suffer from a bald head that you didn’t choose, we’re here to help. SMP provides the hair appearance to improve your image.
Two to three SMP treatments are typically required. The first and second treatments are spaced a week apart for male-pattern hair loss. A third treatment, if needed, will be scheduled one to three months after.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Following your initial SMP session, the pigments will look more intense because they have just been freshly placed.
- Within a day, the pigments will take on a more settled and natural look.
- You can expect the redness to fade within 48 to 72 hours.
- Once the hair treatment has settled, it will look completely natural.
Benefits of SMP for Male Pattern Baldness in Chicago:
- You’ll Have Natural-Looking Hair: SMP creates a natural hair appearance, allowing you to look great and healthy rather than facing male pattern baldness. Feel confident with SMP hair loss solutions.
- Custom-Tailored Treatment: We recognize the individuality of each patient. Our treatments are customized, from the shape of your hairline to the pigment blend, to give you a cropped, shaved head look.
- Controlled Environment: Safety and health are our main concerns. Our professionals ensure the SMP procedure for male pattern hair loss is performed safely and effectively. We also provide a four-day aftercare plan to facilitate a secure recovery.
- No Missed Time Off Work: SMP's non-surgical and non-invasive approach means you can get back to your daily routine almost immediately. Most patients leave the clinic the same day and return to work the next day.
- Financial Assistance Provided: If cost is a concern, Zang SMP is here to help. We provide financial assistance for those needing support with hair loss treatment.
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