Understanding Male Pattern Baldness

By Evelyn Myers


Pattern baldness is a common form of hair loss in both males and females. In males this condition is known as male-pattern baldness. Male pattern baldness often starts right above the temples. The hair will also thin around the crown area. In several cases male pattern baldness will lead directly to partial or complete balding.

Male pattern baldness has been linked with a variety of medical conditions, eg enlarged prostate, coronary heart problems, and high blood pressure.

Male pattern baldness affects a projected 35 million men across the U. S. A. Believe it or not male pattern baldness can start as early as the teenage years. The symptoms are more likely to extend as a man gets older.

There are a range of genetic and environmental factors likely play a part in causing male pattern baldness. Researchers are currently studying the danger factors that can make a contribution to this condition, as of the time of this writing almost all of the factors still remain unknown.

Although I have made every effort not to be to technical it cannot be avoided. So , prepare yourself, here it comes. Analysts have come to the conclusion that this form of hair loss is related to hormones called androgens, especially an androgen called dihydrotestosterone. Androgens also has other significant functions like regulating hair growth and sex drive.

The Phases of Hair Growth

hair growth begins under the skin in structures called follicles. Each strand of hair normally grows for 2 to 6 years, goes into a resting phase for several months, and then falls out. The cycle starts over when the follicle starts growing a new hair. Heightened amounts of androgens in hair follicles can lead to a shorter cycle of hair growth and the growth of shorter and thinner shafts of hair. Additionally, there is a delay in the expansion of new hair to replace strands that are shed.




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