Kamis, 08 Mei 2014

Understanding Male Pattern Baldness

By Evelyn Myers


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

Male pattern baldness has been associated with a spread of medical problems, such as 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 teen years. The symptoms are much more likely to extend as a man gets older.

There are a range of genetic and environmental factors likely perform a part in causing male pattern baldness. Analysts are presently studying the danger factors that can make a contribution to this condition, as of the time of this writing most of the factors still remain unknown.

Though I've made every effort not to be to technical it cannot be evaded. So , steady yourself, here it comes. Researchers have decided that this kind of hair loss is related to hormones called androgens, especially an androgen called dihydrotestosterone. Androgens also has other significant functions such as regulating hair growth and sex drive.

The Phases of Hair Growth

hair growth starts under the skin in structures called follicles. Each strand of hair normally grows for 2 to 6 years, goes into a resting phase for a few months, and then falls out. The cycle starts over when the follicle starts growing a new hair. Increased levels of androgens in hair follicles can lead to a shorter cycle of hair growth and the growth of shorter and thinner hair strands. In addition, there's a delay in the expansion of new hair to replace strands that are shed.




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