Male pattern baldness may be related to androgenetic alopecia, patchy baldness, systemic lupus erythematosus, etc. If the condition is serious, general treatment and medication are feasible.
1. Androgenetic alopecia: If it is clear that androgenetic alopecia is caused by male patients can follow the medical advice to take finasteride treatment, which can help atrophy of hair growth. Some patients can also use 5% minoxidil to promote hair growth, daily use of selenium sulfide lotion, compound sulfur lotion to inhibit oil secretion. Severe cases can also be covered with hair pieces and wigs.
2. Patch baldness: some patients with patch baldness can be cured naturally within 6 to 12 months, and patients with total baldness and generalized baldness can wear wigs to reduce the psychological burden. For spot baldness, 2% or 5% minoxidil solution, 10% cayenne pepper tincture and other drugs can be used externally to improve local blood circulation and promote hair growth.
Some patients with pemphigus vulgaris can also be treated with topical or injectable glucocorticosteroids in the bald area, such as compound betamethasone injection.
3. Systemic lupus erythematosus: If the hair loss caused by systemic lupus erythematosus is serious, it is necessary to actively treat the primary disease. Patients can be treated with glucocorticosteroids such as methylprednisolone and prednisone, and immunosuppressants such as morphenol.
It is recommended that men with severe hair loss should consult a doctor for an examination to determine the cause of the disease and follow the doctor’s instructions, and should not use drugs indiscriminately. Daily attention to head care, avoid the use of irritating shampoo, but also to maintain physical and mental pleasure.