What is Male Pattern Baldness? |
Posted: June 23, 2017 |
What is Male Pattern Baldness? Baldness occurs when there is an unusually high rate of hair loss and the replacement rate happens to be very low; and whenever hair replacement occurs, the ones that grow in the affected region are weak and small. In most cases, anyone experiencing baldness can lose up to 150 hairs a day. Male Pattern Baldness Typically, most cases of hair loss are the result of male pattern baldness, which is also known as androgenetic alopecia. This condition also occurs much more frequently in males than in females. In its mildest form, it affects approximately 50 million men in the U.S. Male pattern baldness may occur as early as after puberty. While there are certain kinds of hair loss that can be reversed, male pattern baldness is typically permanent. It occurs in a standard pattern on the scalp with hair loss beginning at the temples and at the top of the head towards the back, resulting in a bald spot and receding hairline. Causes of Male Pattern Baldness According to medical experts such as those at Wayzata Medical Spa, male pattern baldness is believed to be the result of a combination of hormonal and genetic factors. Testosterone, together with its more potent derivative DHT (dihydrotestosterone), are the main contributing factors of male pattern baldness. However, regardless of the exact causes of one’s male pattern baldness, it is still a hereditary condition. Also, the frequency towards baldness on whatever side of a man’s family, be it the mother or father, will provide an indication of the degree, speed, and pattern of the balding. Treatment Options For Male Pattern Baldness The following are some of the most common causes of male pattern baldness:
Hair Transplantation Hair transplantation is currently one of the most effective remedies for dealing with baldness. It involves the harvesting of healthy and live follicles from a donor site and their transplantation onto the balding area. In most cases, the follicles are taken in plugs of one to two hairs from the side or back of the head and the transplanted to the balding area with the hairline gradually being reconstructed. Depending on the patient, large plugs may also be used. Wigs A wig is custom hairpiece that can be used to cover ones balding area. However, they tend to fade over time and it is highly important that you clean under the hairpiece regularly.
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