Hair Loss in Men

Male hair loss is considered to be the common form of hair loss. It is called the male pattern baldness or androgen alopecia. It is kind of hereditary condition and run into families from generation to generation. Certain parts of scalp are more sensitive to the male sex hormones (androgens). For men, it is considered normal to loose hair after forty years of age. But some men start loosing hairs in early years like during twenties. It becomes quite embarrassing for young men to become bald at younger age. But now the trend is changing; some people like to keep clean shaven head for the sake of latest fashion.

 What is the reason for Male Pattern Baldness?

Male sex hormones keep circulating in the blood. Some areas on the scalp become sensitive to these hormones. Hairs grow or shrink from the hair follicles which are developed due to action of hormones. Hair follicles become too small to produce any hairs which can replace the lost hairs. Though hair follicles are there and alive but they are not able to perform their task.

What are The Signs Of hair loss in Men?

 Generally men start loosing hairs during thirties and this hair loss follow a particular pattern. Initially hair line begins to recede and then hairs present on the crown start getting thin. Later on two balding areas meet to make a U-shape around the back and sides of the head. Hair which are left there are thinner and softer. Their speed of growth is also reduced.

Treatment for Hair Loss in Men:

Though there is nothing to feel embarrassed about your baldness as it is natural but you can try some treatments to get the lost hairs back or reduce the speed of hair loss.

Minoxidil is a drug which can help in re-growth of hairs to some extent. Effect can be seen as long as you apply it. Propecia is a medicine which can block the effects of male hormones to some extent. Patients can see up to 80% of regrowth of hairs.