Figure Out Why You Have Hairline Recession
Yes, in 95% of cases, the cause of hair loss in men is pattern baldness. However, upon noticing this newfound thinning, one should not just assume the cause. The first response is always to see your doctor. There are many other causes of hair loss, and some of them are serious illnesses, like diabetes.
Why Only Hair Transplant Works for Hairline Recession
In the face of hair loss, there are a few options. These include:
- Rogaine (minoxidil)
- Propecia (finasteride)
- Hairpiece
- Hair transplant
Those who try pharmaceuticals, like the FDA-approved Rogaine or Propecia, will be left wanting—both of those meds prove ineffective along the hairline and only work on the crown. In addition, they only work when application begins at the early onset of hair loss. In addition, they can cause unwanted side effects, including scalp acne, rash, irritation, dizziness, and blurred vision, for Rogaine and impotence, decreased libido, prostate cancer, gynecomastia, and male breast cancer for Propecia.
Hairpieces are also a disappointment, as there will be no hair along the hairline to blend into the hairpiece and make it look natural. Hairpieces are ideal for crown hair loss.
Only Hair Transplant Works for Hairline Recession
The only real solution for hairline recession is hair transplant. This is especially ideal for people whose only hair loss is along the hairline because this area usually requires less coverage, which means less grafts are needed, which means a more reasonable cost. Another advantage of hair transplant is that it is permanent, without the indefinite hassle of a daily pill or daily application.
FUE (follicular unit extraction) is the best hair transplant technique for hairline recession due to its individual harvest of follicular units. This method enables the surgeon to harvest the most ideal hairs for the hairline, like those from the nape of the neck. With an advanced FUE surgeon, this typically results in the softest and most natural-looking hairline achievable with surgical hair restoration.