Male pattern baldness has several causes, and some cases start at a very young age. The major reason attributed to this condition is hereditary or the side effects of certain medical treatments. While several treatment options and products are available in the market to address this issue, most of them are time-consuming and expensive. Cosmetic products are replete with chemicals, and if one wishes to avoid the usage of chemicals, they can try the natural ways to manage male pattern baldness:

Oils
R osemary oil is known to increase blood circulation to the scalp, promoting hair growth. Studies have shown that peppermint oil aids hair growth in men. The best combination would be 5 drops of rosemary oil diluted in 15 drops of coconut/castor oil to help reduce that balding patch.

Saw palmetto
This is a plant with berries that are largely used for treating an enlarged prostate. There isn’t significant research connecting this plant to treating male pattern baldness, but one study has shown positive results for men using a topical formula.

Onion juice
Onion juice works wonders for treating patchy alopecia areata in men. Many have reported remarkable growth of hair after consistent use of onion juice. The procedure is simple and includes extracting onion juice, applying it on the scalp, and allowing it to rest for 15-30 minutes before washing it with warm water. While using this natural way to manage male pattern baldness, one can also add aloe vera gel, as it has innumerable nutrients promoting hair growth.

Hibiscus
Hibiscus is a flower usually consumed in the form of tea, but some studies in mice have shown it to have positive effects on hair follicles. The traditional form of Indian medicine has gained widespread popularity in the country and is available in the form of oil. However, if one is particular about extracting it themselves, they can heat up the oil (coconut/castor/olive oil) and immerse a handful of hibiscus flowers into it. Transfer this into a glass bottle and allow it to soak for about 10 days before using it.

Biotin
This is a vitamin naturally present in nuts, eggs, onions, oats, and sweet potatoes. Including some of them in the everyday diet is a natural way to manage male pattern baldness. Besides, evidence shows that taking these supplements may also slow down the hair loss process, and this has proven effective even for treating balding in women.

Other factors
In addition to the above-mentioned natural ways to manage male pattern baldness, the following things contribute to delaying the process:

• Washing the hair after a workout and gently patting the scalp dry
• Not combing wet hair and not leaving the scalp sweaty
• Avoiding chemicals and bleaching of hair
• Oiling the hair twice a week
• Taking prescribed medications, if any, on time