Researching Male Pattern Baldness

By: Marlene Baliss

Are you suffering from thinning hair, and do you worry where it might lead? Well, millions of other men also have hair loss problems, and there are many reasons for its occurrence. Male pattern baldness is one of the most well-known types of hair loss.

If you are male and you are trying to learn how to care for your hair, being educated about male pattern baldness and its causes can help you find the right remedies for keeping a full head of hair. Male pattern baldness is a problem that begins with a receding hairline. Over time, the middle of the head will also begin to lose hair. As one ages, men may find that their hair continues to thin and completely vacates their scalp. This results in eventual baldness.

In the early stages of male pattern baldness, you can assume there are a variety of potential causes. Though not every cause has a corresponding solution, it can help to learn more about the problem in any case.

Genetics is the most common cause of male pattern baldness. Male or female genes are passed down to you from your ancestors, and that leads to this situation. A common culprit is dihyrdo-testosterone (DHT), which can interact negatively with your hormones. As you age, these compounds react more with each other, and lead to increased thinning of the hair, followed by baldness.

Testosterone changes as we age, and although scientists have not completely sorted out all of the specific cause and effect relationships between hormones and baldness, they continue to work on the problem. Our bodies normally produce enzymes that help hair grow. However, as we age, and as testosterone changes in composition, it can interact with these enzymes, leading to negative effect on hair growth.

Some men find that their hair is falling out in chunks, or that thinning is taking place more rapidly than expected. Please consult a doctor if this is happening to you, as these things are not normal for male pattern baldness, but rather indicate a more serious health problem. There are many diseases or disorders that can be the source of this, so the only way to determine the problem is to talk to a health professional as soon as possible.

However, if your situation is more indicative of normal male pattern baldness, then there are fewer potential causes -- and solutions. Do some research into potential products and other solutions that are available. Some of them do slow thinning of hair, or encourage hair growth. But others have little effect. Digging around a little will help you to determine whether an effective treatment might fit your situation. Millions of men are in your same position, so there are plenty of companies that make claims about solutions for male pattern baldness.

But be warned that there is a long history of charlatans and cheats operating in the hair loss treatment industry. So be careful about accepting claims of unknown products or companies. Check with friends or family members who have experience with male pattern baldness, and tread carefully.




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