Hair Loss

By Andy Casasanta

Male Pattern Baldness:

On average, there are 90,000 to 150,000 hairs on the scalp. The
hairs grow from roots called follicles. Blood vessels at the
base of each follicle provide nourishment vital for hair and
hair growth. Hair growth in each root occurs in a cycle
independent of each other. At any time about 90 percent of the
hairs on the scalp are in the growth phase, while the other 10
percent are in the resting phase. The growth phase can last an
average of up to five years, after which the follicle goes into
a resting phase, which can last upto four months. At the end of
this phase, the hair falls out and is replaced by a new hair.
This is all a perfectly normal part of the growth cycle. In
fact, on a typical day, up to 150 hairs can be lost. Baldness
occurs when hair is lost at an unusually high rate and hair
replacement occurs at an unusually slow rate and/or when normal
hairs are replaced by weaker, smaller ones.

What is Male Pattern Baldness?:

Almost all cases of hair loss is the result of Male pattern
baldness (or androgenetic alopecia). Male pattern baldness
occurs much more frequently in men than in women. Even in mild
cases It affects roughly 50 million men in the United States.
Balding may begin at any age after puberty. While some types of
hair loss is reversible, male pattern baldness tends to be
permanent. It occurs in a very typical pattern on the scalp.
Hair loss usually begins at the temples and at the top of the
head toward the back, causing a receding hairline and a bald
spot. Sometimes progressing further until the two sections
become joined,leaving a horseshoe pattern on the sides and back
of the head. Male pattern baldness progresses slowly and is not
associated with any physical discomfort.

What causes male pattern baldness?:

Male pattern baldness is thought to be a combination of
hormonal and genetic factors. Testosterone and its more potent
derivative dihydrotestosterone (DHT) are the contributimg
factors of the degree of balddness. Whatever the exact causes
of male pattern baldness may be, it is hereditary. A tendency
toward baldness on either side of a man's family(mother or
father) indicates The speed, pattern,and degree of the balding.
Usually, the earlier it begins, the more severe the hair loss
will be. Balding is not caused by wearing a hat, you cant
regrow hair by Massaging or brushing, or excessive shampooing
stimulate hair growth. These are thought to be false. Stress
may contribute to a form of hair loss, but normal everyday
stress does not contribute to balding.

What are the treatment options for male pattern baldness?

-Herbal Shamppos
-Herbal Remedies
-Specialty Shampoos(for example Helsinki Formula)
-Wigs
-Transplants
-Medication(Propecia,Minoxidil etc)
-Home Remedies
-Others

Hair transplantation:

In hair transplants, healthy live follicles are removed from a
donor site on the scalp and transplanted to the balding area.
The follicles are commonly taken in "plugs" of one hair to two
hairs (micrografts) from the sides or back of the head and
moved to the balding area, with the hairline being slowly
reconstructed. Larger plugs may be used. Donor sites with full
hair make transplants more successful. Some scarring may occur.
Transplanted follicles are usually permanent. Synthetic hair has
also been used for transplants but has been known for to have a
high rate of infection and has been been banned.As with any
surgical procedure, hair transplantation present certain risks.
If you are considering a transplant, consult your doctor.

Wigs:

A hairpiece can be custom made to cover a balding area.
Hairpieces may fade and over time. It is important to clean the
scalp under the hairpiece regularly. Another option is a weave,
in which fake(synthetic) hair is sewn into existing hair. This
just a quick run down of what happens when most men reach a
certain age. Here are a couple of sites that we have found that
will educate and inform and give you everything you want to know
about Male Pattern Baldness. The reviews are very positive and
even might give you possible solutions to this problem that has
afflicted almost every man for generations.

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