Temple hair loss is part of frontal hair loss that includes a receding hairline. Frontal hair loss is most common in men. Ninety five percent of frontal hair loss is genetic and involves the production of dihydrotestosterone. This hormone attacks hair follicles, slowly shrinking them until the hair falls out. Minoxidil and hair transplants are treatments for temple hair loss.
Minoxidil
Minoxidil for both men and women is the most popular hair-loss treatment on the market. Minoxidil treatments come in two strengths, a 5 percent concentration for men and a 2 percent concentration for women. Minoxidil treatment require a time commitment and consistent effort. Minoxidil should stop hair loss within six weeks and begin to thicken and grow hair within 10 weeks. If you stop using the product, your hair will begin to fall out again.
Follicular Unit Hair Grafts
If you do not have the time or desire to commit to minoxidil for the rest of your life, follicular unit hair grafts are an option that may be for you. Follicular unit hair grafts require no maintenance after the procedure. They also look natural and will last for the rest of your life. Hair transplant doctors implant one to four hairs at a time in a zig-zag pattern to achieve a natural look. The hairs come from a microscopic dissection of tissue taken from a single donor strip of your own scalp. This portion of your scalp is very small and is eventually covered by surrounding hair.
Flap Surgery
Flap surgery consists of rotating an entire portion of the scalp from the side of your head to the front. This procedure can be effective but it is the least desirable treatment for several reasons. First, moving the scalp is a complicated procedure that is painful and can leave a scar. Second, your natural hairline may not be mimicked by the piece of scalp that covers your temple hair loss. The replacement scalp is from a different part of your head that has follicle and growing patterns that differ from your original temple hair.
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