Hair loss in male
The most common type of hair loss is male pattern baldness. The main cause of hair loss in men is genetics.
It is a result of increased sensitivity to male sex hormones in some parts of the scalp, and is inherited
from generation to generation.
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Male hair loss is an inherited condition in almost all cases
Some men have parts on the scalp that are very responsive to the male sex hormones that circulate in
their bloodstream. This kind of hormones make the hair follicles - from which hair grows - shrink.
That's androgenic (inherited) hair loss (baldness) and makes up the majority. The gene is inherited from either the father or mother's side.
In general, most hair loss in men is not associated with internal or systemic disease.
The hair loss may begin in men any time after puberty when level of androgens rises in blood.
The first noticeable change is recession in the temporal parts of scalp which is visible in 96
percent of mature Caucasian males, including those men not destined to develop further baldness.
Other causes of male hair loss
Thyroid disease can be the cause of hair loss, but tests on people who have ordinary hair loss revealed a usually normal thyroid functioning.
Stress can cause hair loss in very sensitive male people.
Despite of fact drugs are not overall common causes of lost or thinning hair, many medications list "hair loss"
among their possible side effects. Then be aware when taking medicines used for gout, blood thinners, vitamin A, medicines used in chemotherapy to treat cancer and antidepressants.
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Latest questions related to hair loss
Question:
My brother is 30yo and is starting to lose hair rapidly. He thinks its
generic but no other males in our family suffer from baldness. My
brother is quite over weight and eats alot of junk food and take away and I
was wondering if this could be the cause.
by Vickie Nov 21, 2007
Answer: Vickie, you must read the next question, it is right for you.
Better say to your brother to visit a doctor, rapid hair loss could be a sign
of undetected illness. All the best.
Question:
What causes excessive and/or rapid hair loss?
by Michael HL Nov 20, 2007
Answer:
Many men experience excessive/rapid hair loss some weeks after major surgery
or after illness as reaction to a specific event. Some anticoagulants,
anti-depressants, too much vitamin A and many chemotherapy regimes used in
cancer treatments can have the same effect. Hair usually returns after a period
of time. Hair loss may also signal some underlying problem like diabetes or lupus.
Question:
I read up on Rogaine which states that do not use if I don't have a
family history of hair loss. But I was prescribed with Rogaine by my
doctor. So should I use it?
by atomichotboy 09-24, 2007
Answer: Rogaine products are used to treat hereditary hair loss.
If you have no family history of hair loss, your hair loss is sudden or patchy,
or you do not know the reason for your hair loss, it’s important to talk to your
doctor or dermatologist. While Rogaine may not be right for you, go back to your
healthcare professional, tell you have no hair loss history, so he may offer other option.
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