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What You Should Know About Male Pattern Baldness

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Forty million men all across the United States have male pattern baldness. Scientifically know as androgenetic alopecia, twenty-five percent of men start experiencing male baldness as early as thirty years of age, while there are some with no baldness problems until they reach their sixties. Experts cannot really point out the real cause of this permanent hair loss problem, yet the scientific name clearly pinpoints the two major factors, which are hormonal and genetic.

Contrary to popular belief, wearing caps does not cause baldness or thinning hair. Baldness hair loss is hereditary. Brushing and massaging the scalp does not help to regrow healthy hair. Also, extensively cleaning the scalp has not been proven to unclog the follicles and allow hair regrowth. Baldness is somehow caused by extreme psychological stress. There are two known types of baldness, namely alopecia areata and traction alopecia. Alopecia areata causes patchy hair losses on the scalp and its main cause is said to be a result of the immune system of the body attacking the hair follicles. Experts say this type of baldness is untreatable. Traction alopecia results from pulling the hair for long periods of time and is caused by hairstyles like tight braids. This can be resolved once the pulling of the hair is eliminated.

Those who are experiencing male pattern baldness should not think of the issue as a medical disorder. It does not necessarily require any medications, especially for some men who think letting the process run its own course is the way to go. But for some men, baldness is a cause of anxiety and depression, which basically explains why there are varied treatments available today. Prescription medications, such as Minoxidil (Rogaine) or Finasteride (Propecia) are ideal for thinning hair. There are also surgical treatments, such as scalp reduction and hair transplantation. But then, there are some risks that go with such surgical procedures, like scarring and infection.

Cosmetic treatments can be considered for male pattern baldness. Toupees or custom made hair pieces are ideal for baldness concerns, since some men are not comfortable with surgical or prescription medications. Today, thousands of men are already living with a bald head, yet since there are lots of procedures to consider, hair loss should not be considered that alarming at all. Do some research and discuss important hair loss information with your doctor.

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