WHO’s research reveals that between 2015 and 2050, the percentage of people turning 60 will double from 12 to 22%. It may be one of the primary reasons why people are so obsessed with preserving youth. The conflict between growing old and looking young has become a global phenomenon.
Take the US, for example. There are growing concerns about the age of Biden and Trump and whether they are fit to hold office at this stage. It won’t be the last time that people’s age factor comes to the forefront.
The World Is Aging Fast
The global population is aging like anything. Most of the OECD countries (considered the wealthiest) are aging like anything. They have a birth rate below the replacement level. The bottom line is that the population is shrinking.
What Are The Common Anti-Aging Treatments Available?
According to the renowned dermatologists and trichologists, there are seven popular and successful anti-aging treatments. Hair replacement is the first and foremost among them. Followed by unique skin treatments. The most problematic skin issues that contribute to aging are stretch marks, pigmentation, acne, scarring on various body parts, and loose skin.
The good part is that there are some effective noninvasive and nonsurgical techniques, which people are aggressively adopting nowadays:
Botox
Also known as Botulinum toxin, this treatment is a popular skin treatment option. It is a neurotoxin that obstructs the nerve impulses within the tissues. As a result, the skin where it is applied becomes smooth.
You can also observe immediate improvements in your skin health as you apply it. The effects of one dose last for six months to one year. It is also an FDA-approved medication.
Besides skin wrinkles, it is also used to treat fine lines around the eyes, including those around the eyebrows. Some people suffer from crow’s feet around their eyes. It is one of the major problems leading to severe aging.
Individuals with a gummy smile or bunny lines can also find relief through Botox injections. Even people agonized by excessive sweating of their hands and underarms can also use Botox for quick relief.
Minoxidil treatment with Dutasteride
Baldness, receding hairline, patchy hair, and split ends are some of the common hair-related issues that people suffer from. A global study finds that 50% of men and around 30 to 40% of women worldwide suffer from the problem of permanent or temporary baldness.
Now, baldness may not be a grave, serious aging issue among women. However, male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia, is a common and progressive form of hair loss. In another study, it was found that people start aging at 30.
But the question is, why baldness is considered a serious aging factor? Firstly, a thinning hairline or an already receding hairline can make your face appear angular and hollow. Moreover, males suffer from serious oachy issues. It is another factor that mars your beauty.
How can Minoxidil help?
Not only minoxidil. But a unique formula of dutasteride and minoxidil helps regrow hairs to a great extent. However, there are several reasons why people are often unaware of the benefits of the formula.
The first major issue is the over-reliance on home remedies. However, none of them have been proven to deliver assured results, so far as androgenetic alopecia is concerned.
Do trichologists approve of minoxidil?
Many people post this common question online. However, detailed research reveals that it is by far the most effective medical remedy for baldness and receding hairlines.
Dutasteride reduces your DHT levels. It targets your hair follicles and prevents them from shrinking.
On the other hand, minoxidil plays a key role in increasing blood flow to the follicles.
As a result, the hair follicles also receive the necessary nutrition. However, the formula cannot guarantee steady hair growth on its own.
You also need to focus on your diet and health discipline. For example, you must start consuming foods rich in protein, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. These are indispensable for the nourishment of your hair follicles.
The best sources of these micro-nutrients are eggs, spinach, and fish, such as salmon. Ground nuts, chickpeas, and almonds are also good sources. You need to adopt a healthy and well-rounded diet if you have started using minoxidil solution recently. Otherwise, you would be getting sparse results.
What’s an Ideal Composition?
The composition of minoxidil and dutasteride is very important. For an outright and evident baldness, you need a potent tropical blend of the two.
Let’s focus on two types of baldness:
1. Emerging baldness
If you see light passing prominently through your hair, it means your hair has been growing for a long time. Now the hairline is thinning fast. It’s an ideal situation to start using a 5% minoxidil solution.
2. Visible Baldness/patches
If you have a clear bald patch on your head, consider using a combination of 88% minoxidil and 0.3% dutasteride.
However, I have seen most hair experts recommending the combination of topical dutasteride and Minoxidil solution. But there is a catch. The best formulas are FDA-approved. That’s the first thing to check before purchasing this combination.
Meanwhile, you should not expect an immediate result from the solution. Wait for a fair 3 to 6 months. After that, you will see visible results.
Chemical Peels
Chemical Peels work similarly to microdermabrasion. However, the only difference is that they use over-the-counter acids to remove the epidermal skin layers and expose the nascent cells.
The kind of acids used in chemical peels depends on the skin problem you are suffering from.
The common skin problems that chemical peels can solve are wrinkles, acne scars, sun damage, and melasma. Additionally, it can help address issues such as redness, age spots, and dark marks associated with pregnancy.
Dermal Fillers
It is a treatment used mainly to fill skin voids. To ease out the small lines and wrinkles on the face, applicators use tiny needles to inject gel-based medicine into the skin. The target areas where dermal fillers are used:
Lower end of the lips to give them shape and volume
Ridges of the nose
Around the eyes, especially if you have crow’s feet around
Around the jawlines to give it a characteristic shape
Clinical Evidence is Still Key
In conclusion, various counterfeiting studies suggest that none of them are permanent solutions. The crux is to have your inherent problem analyzed by a doctor initially.
Often, liver and intestinal problems are directly related to baldness and other hair-related issues. So be aware of them. Always ask your doctor first and then apply over-the-counter medicines.
