The scientific developments of the past several decades are bringing hope to many trying to prevent this type of hair loss. Treatments like Rogaine and Propecia have been shown to be effective at reducing DHT levels in people. Surgical restoration techniques have also improved greatly and have also helped a number of people who would have previously had to settle for gradual hair loss or poor covering products.

Studying the role of DHT in preventing hair loss has even led to the discovery of several herbal solutions
for hair loss prevention. Products like Provillus and Procerin use herbs such as saw palmetto, nettles, rosemary and horsetail as the basis for effective hair loss products. Even more promising is the fact that the hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia is found to occur primarily in Western civilizations, meaning that there are likely dietary practices that contribute to hair loss. This lends to the possibility that improving ones diet could help prevent hair loss.