Avoid salt, sugar, tobacco, and alcohol. Overconsumption of salt and sugar increases dandruff and hair loss. Beware of the drug, minoxidil. Although given to restore scalp hair, it is high-priced and may cause heart damage. The hair it produces is of a poor quality, and tends to fall out when the drug is terminated.
Some people put a little cayenne pepper on their scalp.
Most people are not prepared to deal with this extreme method. It is reported that this also helps. Do not do it at work, or folks will think you are crazy. Others lie on slant boards for a time each day. Try rubbing the juice of a quince on the bald area every day.