Minoxidil (Rogaine), a solution that is administered directly to the scalp to stimulate the hair follicles, is one of the medications used to treat male pattern baldness. For many men, it delays hair loss, and some men even develop new hair. When you stop taking this medication, hair loss returns.

The drug finasteride (Propecia, Proscar), which is associated to baldness, prevents the creation of a highly active version of testosterone. Hair loss is slowed. It functions a little bit better than minoxidil. When you stop taking this medication, hair loss returns.

Dutasteride is similar to finasteride but may be more effective

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injected into the scalp to stimulate hair growth. This involves drawing your blood, collecting a portion that is rich in platelets, and injecting the areas of hair loss over a series of sessions.

Hair transplants consist of removing tiny plugs of hair from areas where the hair is continuing to grow and placing them in areas that are balding. The procedure usually requires multiple sessions and may be expensive.

The use of laser or light caps or helmets to stimulate hair follicles.