Male pattern baldness is a condition that affects a large proportion of the male population. A study that was conducted by Maryborough in Australia was able to prove conclusively that the prevalence of mid frontal hair loss was prone to increase with age, and that it also affects around 57% of the female population and 73.5% of men aged 80 and over.
40 million men in the US alone are thought to suffer with male pattern baldness and approximately 25% of men suffer the onset of the condition by the time they reach age 30. In addition to this, two thirds of men are thought to suffer with the condition by aged 60. In actual fact, there is a 4 in 7 chance of having the baldness gene.
However, in spite of this, experts believe that male pattern baldness is not only a result of predisposed genes. In actual fact, a large number of specialists subscribe to the idea that stress can be a major contributor to this type of hair loss.
Stress as a primary cause
Stress levels, resulting from emotional stress, physical injury, excessive working hours or surgery, can all cause male pattern baldness.
There are two common types of hair loss that can result from stress. These include telogen effluvium. This type is less severe. The hair will stop growing and begin to lie dormant, eventually falling out 2 to 3 months later. It can grow back within 6 to 9 months.
What are the most popular solutions for male pattern baldness?
Whilst scientists have not been able to identify a cast iron cure, there are a number of treatments which have been proven to work including Propecia. This hair loss medication works to block the production of DHT, a powerful sex hormone, responsible for the production of facial hair. DHT often attacks the hair follicles on the head, eventually stopping it from growing.
Whilst Propecia is a proven solution, it is highly advisable to seek professional advice before beginning any course of treatment.
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