Balding can cause a low-self-esteem in some men, but it doesn't have to. If you want to stop balding and return to a more confident man, here are 4 ways to take control of you scalp and end hair loss.

1. Diagnose hair loss early. If you are just starting to see your hair thinning out, it's time to see your doctor or dermatologist and find out what might be the cause. Whether its male-patterned baldness or stress, a scalp infection or a medial side-effect, knowing why you have begun to lose hair is the best first step to taking the right actions.

2. Optimize your diet. If you're not getting the right nutrients in your body, you hair growth can show the results. Some vitamins and minerals that help hair thrive include iron, zinc, protein, vitamin C, and omega-3 fatty acids. Incorporating more broccoli, fish, red meat, leafy greens and beans can help you create a better diet for your hair.

3. Change your shampoo. Some shampoos can damage or irritate your scalp. If you're finding that your shampoo leaves your hair dry or with a weird plastic-like feel, ditch it. It could be one of the reasons that your hair is in bad condition. Also check the label for dangerous chemicals--like formaldehyde, sulfates, and sodium chloride--which are known to destroy the scalp. Switch instead to organic or chemical-free alternatives.

4. Stick to your minoxidil-based formula's routine. With hair loss, the best way to tackle it head-on is to use prescriptions like Xandrox, a minoxidil-based formula. Minoxidil is clinically-proven to have the best results for hair growth, as long as it is used correctly and regularly. For example, our 5% minoxidil solution says to use once or twice a day, every day. If you begin to deviate from the directions, you might not get or see any results from using minoxidil. It's important to keep at it, even if the results don't come as fast as you expected.

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