"Men Who are Losing Their Hairs, Their All Answers are Here"

From starting hormones are at fault, and Dihydrotestosterone(DHT) is the first one to be blamed for hair loss in men. 

If your hair follicles are sensitive to DHT, hair problem condition called Androgenetic Alopecia you have to face, otherwise commonly known as Male Pattern Baldness. It affects more than 60 million people in India making it most widely recognised cause for hair loss in men. 

We have to first understand the Hair Growth Cycle to get a fair idea about how the DHT causes hair loss in men. 

Hair Growth Cycle:This cycles comprises following 4 stages.

1) Anagen 2) Catagen 3) Telogen & 4) Exogen 

1)Anagen(Growing) Phase:The anagen phase is growing stage. Hair follicles present deeply in the scalp and develops connection with blood vessels, connective tissues & nerves. Duration of this phase is about 3-5 yrs. The larger this phase lasts, longer thicker & stronger hairs will develop from the hair follicles. 

2)Catagen(Transitional) Phase: Catagen phase is transitional stage where hair follicles are renewed. During this stage hair detaches itself from all the connections from the scalp such as blood vessels nourishing it and cells adding to its length. Duration of this stage is only 2-3

3)Telogen(Resting) Phase: This phase is resting stage where hairs are characterised by dead & keratinised cells. In this stage hair follicles remain dormant for about 1-4 months as they prepare themselves naturally for falling out. Generally 10-20% hairs remain in this stage. 

 4)Exogen(Shedding) Phase: Exogen is shedding stage and last one which is not rarely explained by any Trichologist and  also not well written in many hair books. In this stage hairs get shed form the scalp. On an average 50-100 hairs shed on daily basis. 

DHT & Its Effects:Male Pattern Baldness Combined effect of genetic & hormone. Testosterone is a sex hormone which is responsible for secondary sexual characters during puberty like muscle development, body hairs & deepening in voice etc. DHT is derived from testosterone. Both DHT & testosterone are androgens. Generally men have more level of testosterone in compare to women but DHT also contributes  Female Pattern Baldness. In men DHT is produced in testes and prostate by a reaction between testosterone and an enzyme called 5 alpha-reductase(5-AR). Now, only 10% of testosterone is converted into DHT and its more potent than testosterone. 

DHT is not harmful for all hair. In fact, its necessary for hair growth in axilla, pubic area and for beard too. But due some unknown reasons, its very unusual for scalp hair growth. DHT binds with androgen receptors of hair follicles and deminiaturisation of hairs started. More the level of DHT, faster the process of deminiaturisation resulting in thinner, weaker and fragile hairs. DHT can slow down the time taken by hair follicles to develop new hairs so old hairs drop out with shortening of growth phase lengthening of resting phase.

Is Genetics-A Reason for Hair Loss?In men productivity of hair loss is genetic that means its passed down in your family and some people are more susceptible to DHT than others. 

As per thr research this is because of difference of genetic distribution of androgen receptors through out the body. For example, your father suffers from the male pattern baldness, you will certainly face comparable type of hair loss as you age.

In the year 1998, it had been seen in the research that hair follicles in the skin of balding scalp contain more level of androgen receptors than those from non-balding scalp. Some studies also suggests that some people are genetically more  susceptible to normal level of androgens especially DHT. 

 Variations in androgen receptors genes can also make you more responsive to androgen hormone in scalp follicles increasing your chance of having Androgenetic Alopecia.

This mix variation of hormone & genetics could clarify why few people are almost certain than others to lose their hairs. Androgenetic Alopecia is completely different in males & females. In males it starts from the front as receding hair line ,then sides and finally crown . Whereas, in female there is overall thinning and more visible in parting line and temples area. But it all depends on your scalp size & state of your head how rapidly DHT affects your follicles.

Can we regrow hairs by blocking DHT? DHT is culprit for hair. Therefore, it must be blocked, otherwise it will your hair growth. DHT is the most common cause for hair loss in men so blocking of DHT is required to prevent hair loss. Blocking of DHT from attacking hair follicles will prevent them from shrinking and getting thinner and promote growth of new hairs, and ultimately increasing volume, thickness and strength of your hairs. 

In a research study, it found that 60% people saw hair growth utilising the DHT blockers. 

I hope this will also help you to understand why do men face hair loss and all. So as per the solution we have discussed earlier in my article named Androgenetic Alopecia.

                  

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