Pattern Baldness is the most common type of hair loss in both Men and Women worldwide.
Male and Female Pattern Baldness
In Men, it's called Male Pattern Baldness (MPB), and in Women, it's called Female Pattern Baldness (FPB).
The medical term for both the Male and Female Pattern Baldness is Androgenic Alopecia.
Pattern Baldness is an inherited condition that causes the hair follicles in our scalp to shrink and eventually stop growing hair. The shrinking process can start as early as our teens, but usually, it will start later in life.
What are the signs?
The first sign of Male Pattern Baldness tends to be a receding hairline or a bald spot at the crown of the head. In women, the first sign of Female Pattern Baldness tends to be overall thinning (also known as diffuse thinning) and a widening of the parting.
Example of Male Pattern Baldness Before & After Scalp Micropigmentation:
Example of Female Pattern Baldness Before & After Scalp Micropigmentation:
Can pattern baldness be treated?
Pattern Baldness can be slowed or even stopped with hair stimulating treatments such as Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy if caught early enough.
PRP Therapy
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy is a natural treatment that uses the body's own platelets to promote healing and rejuvenation. Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy involves taking a small sample of the patient's own blood and processing it in a centrifuge to separate the nutrient-rich, platelet-derived growth factors from the other blood components. The resulting concentrated platelet solution, referred to as "Liquid Gold", is then injected into the patient's target area, where it can stimulate cell growth, collagen production, and regeneration of tissue. PRP treatments are minimally invasive, require no general anaesthesia, and offer long-lasting, low-maintenance results.
When it comes to hair loss, it's been found that platelets injected deep into the scalp to reach the bottom of the hair follicle can stimulate a specialised population of cells named dermal papilla cells, which play a critical role in hair growth.
Hair dermal papilla cells are specialised mesenchymal cells that exist in the dermal papilla located at the bottom of hair follicles. These cells play pivotal roles in hair formation, growth, and cycling. Papillae is composed of thick collagen fibers, which is why it responds to well to PRP.
Medication
Pattern Baldness can also be treated with medication such as Finasteride and Minoxidil. It is generally safe for men to take both Finasteride and Minoxidil to treat Male Pattern Baldness with little to no side-effects. Minoxidil can be taken by women to treat Female Pattern Baldness, but women should not use Finasteride.
Why can't women take Finasteride?
Childbearing women should not take Finasteride due to the risk of teratogenicity, which is the ability to cause birth defects in the development of a male fetus.
Things to Consider Before Taking Finasteride and Minoxidil:
- These medications do not work for everyone.
- They only work for as long as they are used, meaning many people are on them for life.
- They are not available on the NHS.
- They can be expensive.
Scalp Micropigmentation for Pattern Baldness
Scalp Micropigmentation, also known as SMP (Scalp Micro Procedures), is a form of cosmetic tattooing offering a reliable hair loss solution for both Men and Women. Results are instant, long-lasting, and low maintenance. There is very little downtime as the treatment is minimally invasive and non-surgical. Thanks to advanced innovations within the SMP Industry, the treatment is very safe and can produce natural results when administered by a trained technician. SMP is an incredible solution for those whose hair follicles have already died with no possibility of re-growth.
How Does SMP Work?
Micro-precision needles are used to implant pigment into the upper dermal layer of the scalp, creating the illusion of new hair growth by replicating individual hair follicles. Each impression of pigment will follow a natural hair-growth pattern for the most natural-looking results. Once complete, SMP creates the look of a short buzz cut for those who are receding or bald, or the appearance of full hair density and a full parting for those who are thinning.
Why Choose Micro Artistry?
Chloe Heyworth is a Level 4 Micropigmentation Technician specialising in Scalp Micropigmentation. Chloe completed her training with the UK's leading Micropigmentation School, Finishing Touches Group. Chloe has had a natural artistic ability since a child and has had the pleasure of doing a number of art commissions over the years. She decided to train in micropigmentation so she could use her artistic ability in a positive way to help people regain their confidence. She is a true perfectionist in her work and aims to create the most natural and realistic results possible.