Raffi Ahmad was found to have thinning hair in the middle of his head, here are 9 ways to prevent androgenic alopecia

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Androgenic alopecia is also known as male or female pattern baldness,

Brilio.net - In the midst of his busy activities, Raffi Ahmad still makes time to spend with his children. A moment of togetherness between Raffi Ahmad and his son, Rayyanza, was recently uploaded on Instagram @raffinagita1717 on Tuesday (6/8).

In the video upload that lasted a few seconds, Raffi was seen wearing a shirt to Rayyanza. But behind the father and son moment, there was something that made netizens lose their focus. Raffi's hair was seen to be thinning in the middle. Not only that, but at the front, Raffi's hairline was also starting to recede.

The condition of thinning hair in the middle of the head that Raffi experienced is commonly known as androgenic alopecia. It is important to understand that androgenic alopecia is also known as male or female pattern baldness , is a genetic condition that causes gradual hair loss.

This condition is triggered by a combination of genetic and hormonal factors, especially increased sensitivity of hair follicles to androgens. Androgenic alopecia is a common cause of baldness and affects millions of people worldwide.

So, here are 9 ways to prevent androgenic alopecia, as summarized by briliobeauty.net from various sources, Monday (11/8).

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Minoxidil is a topical medication used to treat hair loss. Minoxidil works by prolonging the hair growth phase (anagen) and increasing the size of hair follicles. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), minoxidil has been shown to be effective in slowing hair loss and stimulating new hair growth in both men and women.

Finasteride is an oral medication used to treat male pattern baldness. Finasteride works by inhibiting the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that affects hair follicles. Quoting briliobeauty.net from the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, explains that finasteride can reduce hair loss and increase new hair growth in men with androgenic alopecia.

Not only using hair growth products, you can also overcome androgenic alopecia by regulating a diet rich in essential vitamins and minerals. You need to know, nutrients such as vitamin D, iron, and zinc are important for healthy hair. A balanced diet can help strengthen hair follicles and prevent hair loss.

You can also use laser therapy to treat baldness in the middle of your head. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is used to stimulate hair growth.

The way LLLT works is by increasing blood flow to the hair follicles and prolonging the anagen phase. According to the International Journal of Trichology, LLLT is effective in increasing hair density in patients with androgenic alopecia.

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Managing stress through relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, or exercise is believed to prevent hair thinning. You need to know, chronic stress can worsen hair loss by disrupting the growth cycle.

Quoting briliobeauty.net from the Mayo Clinic, notes that stress can trigger temporary hair loss or telogen effluvium. This can worsen androgenic alopecia.

Not only that, you can also prevent it by using shampoo that contains ingredients that inhibit DHT, such as ketoconazole. This shampoo can reduce DHT levels on the scalp, and help prevent hair loss.

Reporting from a study published in the Journal of Dermatological Treatment, it was found that ketoconazole can reduce hair loss in men.

How to prevent hair thinning can be obtained from supplements containing biotin, saw palmetto, and other ingredients that support hair health. By providing supplements, hair can be nourished, stimulate growth, and inhibit DHT.

The next treatment you can use is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy. This treatment uses the patient's own blood plasma which is rich in growth factors. This treatment works by injecting PRP into the scalp to stimulate hair follicle regeneration. The result of this treatment is increased hair growth.

Microneedling is a technique that uses tiny needles to create micro-injuries on the scalp. This treatment stimulates collagen production and increases blood flow to the hair follicles. According to the International Journal of Trichology, microneedling can increase the effectiveness of minoxidil and other therapies for androgenic alopecia.

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