BALDNESS TREATMENT

MALE PATTERN BALDNESS

Male pattern baldness is a genetic and hormonal condition that causes you to lose hair. It’s by far the most common cause of hair loss in men, affecting more than 50 percent of all men by the age of fifty.
Although male pattern baldness is most common in middle-aged and older men, it can occur at any age.
Many men notice the early signs of male pattern baldness, such as a receding hairline or diffuse thinning, in their 20s and thirties.
If you’ve noticed your hairline creeping backward, your widow’s peak becoming more obvious, a new bald spot, or just a few extra hairs on your pillow or in your hairbrush, male pattern baldness could be the culprit.
Male pattern baldness is also known as androgenetic alopecia (or androgenic alopecia). The main causes of male pattern hair loss are genetics and the presence of androgenic hormones such as testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
Contrary to popular belief, factors like wearing a hat or using non-organic shampoos and other hair care products aren’t proven to contribute to male pattern baldness.
It’s easy to panic when you notice your hairline starting to recede. Luckily, a variety of safe and effective hair loss treatments are available today that can help you maintain your existing hair, help your lost hair grow back restoratively and get your self-esteem back up to par.

Signs of Male Pattern Baldness

The most obvious, visible symptom of male pattern baldness is hair loss. Hair loss from male pattern baldness can occur in a variety of patterns, ranging from diffuse thinning to a receding hairline.
Hair loss from male pattern baldness can also occur gradually. You might not notice any hair loss or changes to your pattern of hair for years at a time, then notice your scalp in the mirror when you’re in a room with bright, harsh lighting or when your hair is wet.

Receding Hairline

Most men begin to notice male pattern baldness as their hairline starts to recede. Male pattern baldness can cause you to develop the classic M-shaped hairline, with receding corners and a longer widow’s peak area (known as a forelock).
Not every hairline recedes in the same pattern. If you’re prone to male pattern baldness, there’s a chance your entire hairline could recede evenly.
However, most men notice an M-shaped hair loss pattern that’s indicative of male pattern baldness.

Thinning Crown

Not all men with male pattern baldness experience hair loss around the hairline. If you’re prone to male pattern baldness but don’t have a receding hairline, you might notice the hair near your crown starting to fall out and look thinner.
Because hair loss around the crown of the head isn’t easy to see in the mirror, it’s common for men affected by crown thinning not to notice their hair loss until it’s quite advanced.
The easiest way to check for this type of hair loss is to use a handheld mirror or to take a selfie of the back of your head.

Diffuse Thinning

Diffuse thinning is a form of hair loss that affects your entire scalp, thinning your hair without any obvious effects on your hairline.
Although it’s less common than a receding hairline or hair loss near the crown, diffuse thinning is often a symptom of male pattern baldness.
This type of hair loss is usually easiest to notice when your hair is wet, or in bright lighting that makes areas of the scalp more visible.
Learn more about the early signs of balding.

What Causes Male Pattern Baldness?

Male pattern baldness is caused by a combination of two factors: your production of androgenic hormones such as dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and your hair’s sensitivity to these hormones.
DHT is an androgen (male hormone) that’s produced naturally by your body. DHT is a byproduct of the sex hormone testosterone, meaning your body converts a small amount of the testosterone you create into DHT regularly.
During pregnancy, childhood and puberty, DHT is an important hormone for helping you to form male characteristics.
Things like your body hair, your genitalia, the shape of your jaw, your voice and other characteristically male features are all a result of your exposure to DHT.
DHT is produced by the 5-alpha reductase enzyme. This enzyme is responsible for converting some of your circulating testosterone into DHT on an ongoing basis.
You can find the 5-alpha reductase enzyme in your prostate, liver, skin and hair follicles.
As well as helping you form male genitalia and secondary sex characteristics in puberty, DHT is the main hormone responsible for male pattern baldness.
DHT causes hair loss by binding to your hair follicles. Once it’s bound to your hair follicles, DHT causes the follicle to shrink and weaken, slowing down hair growth and eventually stopping the follicle from producing new hairs.
For some men, DHT isn’t a big deal. It circulates freely in their bodies without affecting their hair in any noticeable way.
However, some men are highly sensitive to DHT and notice hair loss that starts in their early-to-mid 20s, or even in their late teens.
The more sensitive your hair follicles are to DHT, the quicker you’ll notice your hair thinning and falling out.

Other Causes of Hair Loss That Are not Male Pattern Baldness
Medical Conditions

Like medications, certain medical conditions can trigger hair loss for some people. These conditions include:

  • Thyroid issues: Because the thyroid regulates so many hormones, including those that trigger hair growth, conditions such as hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid) could lead to hair loss.
  • High blood pressure medication: While high blood pressure isn’t typically a cause for hair loss, certain medicines used to treat the condition can be.
  • Alopecia areata. This disease attacks the follicles that produce hair, causing it to fall out. It typically shows in patchy bald spots across the scalp and facial hair.
Other Factors
  • Anxiety and stress: In some cases, you might experience the temporary thinning of scalp hair following a stressful event. This is known as telogen effluvium — a type of hair loss that is not considered male pattern baldness.
  • Use of hard water when showering
  • Vegetarian diet with a lack of protein

Rapid weight loss: While lifestyle changes due to obesity can be healthy if practiced in moderation, rapid weight loss can put a lot of strain on the body, potentially causing hair loss in the process due to nutrient deficiencies.

Risk Factors for Male Pattern Baldness
Family History of Hair Loss

If one or both of your parent’s families have a history of hair loss, you might be more likely to experience male pattern baldness at some point in your life. 
Contrary to popular belief, hair loss in either of your parents’ families can signal a higher risk of you experiencing hair loss.

Age

The longer your hair is exposed to DHT, the more likely you are to notice significant hair loss. This is the main reason why male pattern baldness is most common in men as they enter their 40s, 50s, and 60s.

Medications

Medications that increase your production of testosterone and/or DHT can have side effects that speed up and worsen male pattern baldness.

WHAT ARE THE TREATMENTS AVAILABLE FOR BALDNESS AT KAYNA?
  • HAIR TRANSPLANT
  • PRP
  • GFC
  • MESOTHERAPY
(THE TREATMENTS ARE TAILOR MADE AFTER THE DOCTOR HAS DIAGNOSED YOUR SKIN)