Treatment is not necessary if you are comfortable with their appearance. Hair extensions, hairpieces or use the change in style may disguise hair loss. This is usually the least expensive and safest approach for male baldness.

There are two main drugs used for male pattern baldness treatment:

1. Minoxidil (Rogaine): a solution that you apply directly to the scalp to stimulate hair follicles. It slows hair loss for many men and some men grow new hair. The previous degree of hair loss returns when you stop applying the solution.

2. Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar): a prescription pill that inhibits the production of male hormone dihydrotestosterone. As with minoxidil, the person is more likely to have slower hair loss than actual new hair growth. It is generally more effective than minoxidil. The previous degree of hair loss returns when you stop taking the medication.

Hair transplants involve removing tiny plugs of hair from areas where the hair is continuing to grow and placing them in areas that are balding. This can cause minor scarring in areas where hair is removed and a small risk of skin infection. The procedure usually requires multiple transplantation sessions and may be costly. However, the results are often excellent and permanent.

Not recommended Suturing hair to the scalp, which can result in scars, infections and abscess at that site. The use of hair implants made of artificial fibers was banned by the FDA because of the high infection rate.