Facts About Men’s Hair Loss

Man With Hair Loss Contemplating Facts About Men's Hair Loss
  • As many as 50% of all men will have some degree of male pattern baldness by age 50.
  • The medical term for hair loss is alopecia, the most common being androgenetic alopecia or male pattern baldness.
  • 95% of hair loss in men is genetically predetermined.
  • DHT, or Dihydrotestosterone causes most hair loss. DHT is created naturally when the enzyme 5 alpha reductase combines with your testosterone.
  • It’s normal to lose up to 100 hairs a day. Excessive hair washing, brushing, or rubbing can add to this loss.
  • Hair loss may at times signal an underlying medical problem like diabetes, lupus, or even ringworm.
  • Medications may cause hair loss (such as some anticoagulants, anti-depressants, and chemotherapy).
  • There are many causes of hair loss: Genetic disposition, excess stress, hypothyroidism, lack of circulation of the scalp, hormone levels, harsh shampoos, and bad nutrition can all lead to hair loss.

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