Did you know that genetics plays a part in hair loss? And that both men and women can be affected? If you come from a long line of balding family members, chances are you’ll be joining them probably sooner than you’d like.
Here, we’ll discuss the relationship between genetics and hair loss. We’ve even got some ways you can slow the rate at which you lose your hair, plus a few of the most effective hair restoration treatments that are available, should you be looking to keep genetic hair loss at bay.
How much does genetics influence hair loss?
While a combination of factors is responsible for hair loss – genes, hormones, and the aging process itself – a study by the National Center for Biotechnology Information looking specifically at hair loss in men, found that genetics has roughly an 80% influence on whether an individual will have hair loss that leads to male-pattern baldness.
Far less is known about female-pattern baldness – only that genetic hair loss in women does not appear to be predicated by the same genetic markers as those in men. That makes hereditary hair loss in women even more difficult to understand.
What do scientists know for sure, about hair loss in both men and women? Genetics plays a huge role.
Is genetic hair loss reversible?
Unfortunately, hair loss due to genetics is not reversible. But that does not mean that there isn’t anything you can do about it!
There are many ways to slow down the hair loss process even when it’s caused by genetics, including:
- Making healthy lifestyle changes. Reducing stress, eating a balanced diet, and getting enough sleep every day can help slow the rate at which hair falls out.
- Using prescribed topical or oral medications. The main downside of topical or oral medications is that results often take time to see, and many people prefer to see noticeable results right away.
- Hair transplant surgery. Instead of waiting to go entirely bald, many choose to act preemptively by scheduling a hair restoration consultation before too much hair is lost.
- Low-level laser therapy (LLLT). LLLT is very effective in the treatment of hereditary hair loss. An added bonus? It’s cost-effective.
- Follicular unit transfer (FUT). A perfect solution for those with advanced hair loss, as it tends to produce the best results.
How do you know which approach is best for you and your situation? Always start by speaking to an experienced professional, like Doctor Joseph Williams and the Advanced Medical Hair Institute team. It’s impossible to find the most effective hair restoration procedure for you without first understanding what’s causing the loss in the first place.
Don’t let genetic hair loss slow you down!
While it may be impossible to avoid hereditary hair loss, you don’t have to simply settle for baldness, especially if it’s against your will. Thanks to advances in technology, several hair restoration procedures are not just readily available – they’re affordable.
Let the team here at the Advanced Medical Hair Institute help you get on the road to a full head of hair that you can enjoy for years to come. With offices in both Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada, we’re the convenient, professional hair restoration and hair transplant surgery center that you’ve been looking for. Contact us for a consultation today!
