A man's receding hairline is typically the result of male pattern baldness. According to the Medline Plus website, male pattern baldness is the most common form of hair loss, and is caused by hormones and genetic predisposition. Male pattern baldness starts at the hairline and as hair is lost, an "M" shape forms. As soon as you notice your hairline start to recede, take steps to reverse the problem. During treatment, you can choose to use a hairpiece or change your hairstyle to cover the bald spots.
Step 1
Discuss both over-the-counter and prescription drug treatment options with your doctor. He may wish to run a few blood tests to rule out any medical conditions that could be causing the hair loss.
Step 2
Use a minoxidil-based topical treatment. Treatment products that contain minoxidil, like Rogaine, are used to reverse a receding hairline caused by male pattern baldness. Minoxidil is available in two formulas: 2 percent and 5 percent. For faster results, choose the 5 percent version.
Step 3
Apply the minoxidil topical solution to your scalp twice a day. Massage the solution into your scalp each morning and evening to encourage hair growth and reverse your receding hairline.
Step 4
Take a prescription drug to reverse hair loss at the hairline. If minoxidil is unsuccessful, the drug Propecia may be prescribed. Propecia lowers the levels of the DHT hormone. You take propecia once a day and results typically appear within a few weeks. Discuss any potential side effects, such as impotence, with your doctor.
Tips and Warnings
- If you are unable to reverse a receding hairline on your own, speak to your doctor about more drastic measures to treat the condition. Hair transplant surgery involves grafting hair to the scalp to replace thinned-out hair.
Things You'll Need
- Minoxidil treatment
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