Haidak Medical Reporter Director Shin Han-jongㅣSource: Haidak
A recent study found that 3 out of 10 adults experienced hair loss. As many people worry regarding hair loss, there are many questions regarding lifestyle habits and hair loss medications that cause hair loss. We will answer any questions related to this.
Q. Can traction alopecia be caused by glasses?
Sometimes, some people say that glasses cause hair loss because the scalp is compressed and the blood circulation is not good. However, blood flow to the scalp is rarely hindered or weakened by actual glasses. Rather, if you wear glasses that are too tight, you may lose hair due to traction alopecia, which is caused by chafing or pulling hair on the temples. In this case, it is recommended to wear or change the glasses with more slack so that the side hair is not rubbed or pulled. After changing the glasses, watch them for 3-4 months to see if they have recovered their hair loss.
Q. Does arginine cause hair loss?
Arginine is an amino acid that is an important component of protein and helps in the development of body tissues. Arginine is commonly used as a health supplement because it can help improve athletic performance and muscle strength, and it is also consumed as a nutritional supplement because it has an effect on improving fatigue. By the way, hair loss is mentioned quite a bit as a side effect of arginine. However, this is a misunderstood fact.
First, there are no clear studies on the fact that arginine causes hair loss, and there is a lack of evidence to support this or a causal relationship with hair loss. Looking at the opinions claiming that arginine causes hair loss, it is hypothesized that arginine stimulates growth hormone, which in turn affects the male hormone DHT, causing male pattern baldness. However, this is a misconception and not scientifically proven. Rather, there are claims that it is rather helpful for hair because arginine expands blood vessels and increases the blood supply to the hair follicle.
Q. Then, is it okay to take arginine supplements while taking hair loss pills?
Hair loss pills and arginine do not interact, so it’s okay to take them together. Arginine can help expand the scalp blood vessels if you keep the dosage. However, overdosing of any drug can lead to side effects. Therefore, check the daily recommended amount carefully and take it regularly.
Q. Is the effect better if I take hair loss pills at the same time?
Many people wonder if the effect is better if you take multiple hair loss pills at the same time. First of all, the representative hair loss medicine is finasteride 1mg, and dutasteride 0.5mg. Both function to inhibit DHT, which causes male hair loss. According to the thesis statistics, both drugs show good effects in suppressing male hair loss, and although there is no significant difference, there is a report that dutasteride 0.5mg is slightly more effective than finasteride 1mg in the frontal area of the crown. Regarding the side effects of reduced male function, the incidence of both drugs is similar, but there is a report that the frequency of sexual function side effects is slightly higher with dutasteride 0.5mg in general.
In conclusion, both finasteride and dutasteride are great male hair loss pills. If you choose one of the two medicines that suits you and take only one regularly, you can see sufficient effects.
Written = Director Shin Han-jong, medical reporter at Haidac (surgeon)
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