Male Pattern Baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia, is the most common type of hair loss for men. This type of hair loss always follows a particular pattern; the loss of hair starts from the temples, causing the hairline to decline and form an “M” shape, at the crown, the hair will become thinning and eventually start falling out. The hair loss from the crown always shapes as “O”. Eventually, the recedes “M” shape hairline will meet the “O” shaped crown hair loss as the condition get worsen_ leaving the only back head hair and the two side which form a horseshoe pattern around the sides of the head.
Male Pattern Baldness affects most men at a particular point in their life, about 50 percent of men above the age of 50 suffer from Male Pattern Baldness but the intensity of the condition always varies. This loss is caused by dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
Human’s hair grows in a cycle, each string grows out from a skin layer called hair follicle and it grows for two to six years before it falls out and substituted by a brand new hair string. But for someone suffering from Male Pattern Baldness, the growth cycle begins to weaken as the hair follicle starts to shrink. The hair follicle being much smaller starts producing finer and much shorter hairs. At some point, the follicle quits growing hair completely.
What causes Male Pattern Baldness?
Male Pattern Baldness is Genetics, hereditary is the major and common factor that causes Male Pattern Baldness. This is caused by the male sex hormones called androgens. These hormones perform many important functions in the body, including controlling of hair growth.
Male Pattern Baldness is often Genetics and generally harmless. Nevertheless, some certain medications, thyroid problems, anabolic steroids and in a worst case, cancer can also cause Male Pattern Baldness. It is recommended to see your doctor if hair loss starts immediately after starting a particular medication or new drugs. Also, if the hair loss comes with various other health conditions or problem such as peeling out of the scalp, hair wreckage, patchy thinning, rash, pain, soreness or an uncommon pattern of hair loss_ you might want to see your doctor for checkup_ the hair loss might be a symptom of a serious disease.
Male Pattern Baldness is identified by the hair loss pattern, any unusual pattern of hair loss may be a health related problems. Medical history, as well as examination such as Blood test, or skin biopsy, can be carried out in order to identify the cause of the hair loss. Nutritional disorders might also be responsible for the hair loss.
Solution to Male Pattern Baldness
Male Pattern Baldness is harmless and there have been no actual means of preventing it but it can be managed, depending on the intensity of the condition.
Special Hairstyle
There are special hairstyles that can hide Male Pattern Baldness_ that is if the hair loss is still at the preliminary stage. Your hair stylist can help in this aspect.
Wig or Hairpiece
This can be found in a range of colors, textures, and designs. The wig can be a suitable solution to total baldness. For a natural appearance, try to select wig with texture, color, and styles that look the same as your original hair.
Hair Transplant
This can be a lot costly but it is the most invasive treatment method for hair loss. This is done by taking out hair from spots that possess active hair growth then transplant them to the spots with thinning or no hair. This method can danger your scalp or cause infection but it is the most effective because it looks natural and is long-term.
Medications
There are medications that can slow down that hair loss and also promote hair growth but these medications always have serious side effects like, swelling of the face, chest pain, labored respiration and painful erection.