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Male Pattern Baldness: Be Careful Where You Tread

By: Marlene Baliss Home | Health-and-Fitness


Millions of men around the world suffer from thinning hair, and worry that they will soon become completely bald. There are a variety of reasons for hair loss, but male pattern baldness is the most common, and one of the most frustrating.

If you are one of those men, then take some time to research and learn a bit about the condition, as doing so may itself ease your mind to some degree. There are possible remedies that might help your situation, depending on the state of your hair follicles and so on. However, keep in mind that most men will have hair that thins with age, and many of them also develop bald patches on the scalp. You are not alone in this, that is certain.

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.

Scientists know that testosterone changes as men age, and although research into the cause and effect relationship between baldness and hormones is ongoing, there has been some progress in recent years. Enzymes that our bodies normally produce help our hair grow. As we age and our testosterone composition changes, it may interact negatively with those enzymes, and the result can be hair thinning or reduced 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.

On the other hand, if your situation does point to male pattern baldness, then you will likely want to consider some of the various treatments that are available. Some of them can slow thinning, and encourage regrowth of hair in areas that have begun to go bald. Doing some research about various options will help you to see if an effective treatment might exist for your particular situation. Remember that male pattern baldness is a common hormonal and genetic condition that millions of men worldwide face each year.

Finally, be careful out there! The hair loss industry has a long history of being inundated with false claims and unscrupulous characters selling snake oil cures. They prey on the desperation that some men have when faced with this problem, and thus they are more vulnerable to falling for the lies that some people perpetrate. Not all of the products or organizations are cheaters, so ask friends or family members who also experienced male pattern baldness about what they have heard or tried. Take your time to research any products or organizations that you intend to use. Good luck.



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