Preventing Balding: What I Did Before It Was Too Late.

Summary

In this video, the speaker shares his personal struggle with hair loss and offers solutions to combat it. He explains the importance of vitamins and minerals for hair health and suggests natural and medical options to block DHT, a hormone linked to male pattern baldness. The speaker recommends saw palmetto, a low-dose finasteride regimen to minimize side effects, and a nightly minoxidil application with scalp massage and micro-needling for optimal hair regrowth. He also emphasizes the benefits of gelatin for thicker hair and advises against habits that can harm hair health, such as smoking, drinking, and using fluoridated water.

Takeaways

• 🧑‍🦲 Losing hair can cause significant insecurity and self-consciousness.
• 🔍 Understanding the reason behind hair loss is crucial; it could be due to deficiencies in minerals and vitamins like zinc, vitamin D, vitamin C, and biotin.
• 👨‍⚕️ If not deficient in essential nutrients and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, male pattern baldness could be the cause, often linked to genetics.
• 💊 Male pattern baldness is related to sensitivity to DHT (dihydrotestosterone), which can be blocked naturally or unnaturally.
• 🌿 Natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto can be effective without severe side effects but should be taken on a full stomach to avoid digestive issues.
• 💊 Medications like finasteride can block DHT but may have side effects such as mood changes or decreased motivation.
• 💉 Minoxidil can be used to regrow hair, especially when combined with scalp massaging and microneedling.
• 🧴 Microneedling should be done with a 1mm needle and applied directly to avoid damaging hair follicles.
• 🍮 Gelatin can help thicken hair, and combining it with saw palmetto can enhance hair growth.
• 🚫 Avoiding smoking, alcohol, processed foods, and fluoride in water can prevent further hair damage and promote a healthier environment for hair growth.

Q & A

Why did the speaker decide to make the video?

The speaker decided to make the video because they experienced hair loss in 2019, which made them feel very insecure. They want to share solutions for hair loss so others don't have to face the same insecurity.

What are some possible reasons for hair loss mentioned in the video?

Some possible reasons for hair loss mentioned include deficiencies in minerals and vitamins (such as zinc, vitamin D, vitamin C, and biotin), and male pattern baldness.

How can one determine if they are suffering from male pattern baldness?

Male pattern baldness can be determined by looking at family history, specifically the hairlines of one's father and maternal grandfather.

What hormone is associated with male pattern baldness?

The hormone associated with male pattern baldness is dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

What are some natural and unnatural methods to block DHT?

Natural methods to block DHT include taking saw palmetto. Unnatural methods include medications like finasteride and dutasteride.

What side effects did the speaker experience with finasteride?

The speaker experienced a decrease in mood and motivation when taking finasteride.

What dosage of finasteride does the speaker currently take to minimize side effects?

The speaker currently takes 0.25 mg of finasteride four times a week to minimize side effects.

What additional treatments does the speaker use to regrow hair?

The speaker uses minoxidil, a scalp massager, and microneedling to help regrow hair.

How should one use a microneedling device for hair regrowth?

One should use a microneedling device with 1 mm needles, applying it straight into the scalp rather than rolling it, to avoid damaging hair follicles.

What lifestyle changes does the speaker suggest to improve hair health?

The speaker suggests avoiding smoking, alcohol, processed foods, and fluoride-heavy water. Additionally, maintaining a healthy diet and environment for the scalp is important.