Everything in this world disappears. Water evaporates. Food rots. Even hair falls. Everybody will experience hair loss but men experience this more than women. There are specific reasons why this happens to men. However, they should not lose hope because there are treatments for this.

Commonly, men blame stress, side effects of medication, and serious diseases for their hair loss. However, the most possible cause of this problem is Androgenetic Alopecia or Male Pattern Baldness (MPB) which is primarily being inherited by the men involved. It compromises 95% of hair loss in men. Men who suffer under this trouble acquire hair follicles that are sensitive to dihydrotestoterone (DHT), which is a by-product of Testosterone. It changes to DHT with the support of the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase. The combination of these decreases hair follicles by reducing its lifespan and preventing it from producing good quality of hair.

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Symptoms of this problem in men can easily be detected. It is determined by diagnosing how their hair looks like and the pattern of hair loss. Of course, histories of hair loss in the families of men should also be considered as a factor.

However, because this is hereditary, men should not blame their forefathers and should still hope for some solutions. There are two clinically proven treatments that are advised to be used by men with different degrees of hair loss. One is Finasteride, which is the generic name for Proscar and Propecia. It was made to treat enlarged prostate glands but scientists discovered that it has a side effect of hair growth. This is because it has the ability to reduce the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase which eventually does not become DHT. When taken daily, 1 mg dose of Finasteride can lessen the DHT levels in men’s scalp by 60%. Another solution is the application of Minoxidil in the bald part of their hair. It was originally made in tablet to cure high blood pressure. However, just like Finasteride, it has a side effect of hair growth to different unexpected parts. Because of this, scientists decided to make this to an ointment that can be applied to a specific part where hair growth is needed.

Because of the modern inventions, everything in this world will surely disappear slowly. Water evaporation can be prevented. Food can stay a little longer before it rots. Of course, everybody especially men can have their hair in their scalps as long as they want. Therefore, men need not be afraid of hair loss anymore.

Article by Fashionista Diva