Male Hair Loss

Why Am I Losing My Hair?

Hair loss in men is caused by a medical condition referred to as “Androgenic Alopecia”. The common term is male pattern baldness. Over 60% of the population is affected by this condition. The irony of this condition is that the male hormone DHT (Dihydro testosterone) causes male pattern baldness. The androgens that the male hormone produces causes hair growth to shut down. Another interesting fact is that women are also affected by the release of these androgens.

There are several over the counter treatments for male hair loss that have dubious results. Men have resorted to hair replacement therapy to get a full head of hair. There is promise in new androgen blocking medications that will turn hair growth “back on”. The major breakthrough has been Minoxidil or Rogaine that is prescribed for both men and women. The problem with this medication is that it loses its effectiveness over time.

DHT serves a very important function in the body. The function is to develop secondary sexual characteristics. DHT is present in the body after puberty. However the DHT causes the hair follicles to shut drown as it produces androgen. Androgen prevents the processing of nutrients to the hair follicles

More men than women suffer from hair loss. Treatment options for men also include the drug Propecia. Propecia is a prescription drug that stops or inhibits the androgens. This drug slows down the hair loss rather actually grows hair. Propecia is not prescribed for women because of the side effects. Propecia can cause problems for pregnant women. Propecia increases hair growth all over the face and body for women. Men also suffer some negatives side effects with Propecia. Loss of sex drive and impotency are the most
Common complaints regarding the use of Propecia.

Very few products can cure hair loss. However, hair loss can be reduced by certain medication . The main ingredient in these products must be an androgen-blocking element. Some naturalist use saw palmetto because research has shown that it has the same Research has shown that the herb Saw Palmetto and Propecia have the same effects in treating patients

In order to prevent hair loss there are many products available on the market. The most important ingredients, which prevent hair loss is saw palmetto. Saw palmetto is an effective androgen – blocking agent.. Commercial product like Hair Genesis consists of saw palmetto and is used by many consumers for hair loss.

A popular hair product used by both men and women is Ferm-T for treating hair loss. The Hair energizer claims to stop hair thinning and hair loss. Jojoba oil is one of the ingredients in Ferm-T. The reason Jojoba oil is important to that the molecular structure of this natural ingredient mimics the natural oil produced by the sebaceous glands.
The most important decision is not which hair loss product to use. The most important question is the reason hair loss occurs. A trip to your doctor for tests should be the first action. The doctor will run test to determine the reason for hair loss. You may very well have Androgenic Alopecia. You could be allergic to a medication. There have been reports of hair loss occurring because of certain medications. Check with your doctor before you spend money on hair loss treatments that may not treat the problem.