Why Am I Losing My Hair? - Men
Male
Pattern Hair Loss
(MPHL) or Androgenic Alopecia is a hereditary
condition that occurs as a result of certain hormones. Up to 70% of men
will be affected by hair loss due to genetic factors during their
lifetime.'
In genetically predisposed individuals,
hair follicles in certain areas of the scalp are programmed to become
sensitive to changing hormonal activity.
A specific enzyme called alpha 5 reductase is responsible for
converting the male hormone testosterone into dihydrotestosterone or
DHT.
DHT is primarily responsible for patterned hair loss in males.
Typically the temples, hairline, top and vertex of the scalp are the
regions affected by hair loss. The rim of hair around the back of the
scalp contains hormone resistant hair follicles which are not sensitive
to DHT. When transplanted, follicles from this area will not fall out.
Generalized hair loss
or thinning in men may be caused by other factors
and not respond to conventional treatments for pattern hair loss. Other
causes of hair loss in men include;
· Dietary deficiencies
· Stress
· Illness
· Medications e.g. anti-cancer drugs
· Trauma
· Dermatologic conditions
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