Male Hair Loss – Various Factors That Lead To Problems!

Protein, vitamin deficiency, thyroid (under active and overactive), stress, medication, age and hereditary factors are responsible for male pattern baldness. These are the common reasons for hair fall. There are other causes for male pattern baldness.

Men usually experience baldness at the temples and crown. This makes them look ugly and gradually deteriorates their self confidence. DHT also known as dihydrotestosterone damages the hair follicle and makes it thinner. Few men suffer from fungal scalp infection, under active thyroid and iron deficiency which may also lead to hair problems. Understandably, male hair loss is more common because males have more androgens in their system.

Factors that lead to hair problems are:

Protein deficiency
Vitamin deficiency
Scalp infection
Over active and under active thyroid
Medication and
Stress factor

Do not panic if you are suffering from thyroid dysfunction and vitamin deficiency. These are simple to treat and if you suspect you might have one (or both) of these medical conditions you can consult the doctor. Get your hair treated in the right time.

Understand the fact that hair loss results from a complex chemical reaction when the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase converts the testosterone in the system into DHT or dihydrotestosterone. Your hair problem arises when it is exposed to such excessive DHT chemical. They eventually become so small they are unable to replace hair that is lost. The follicles are still alive, however they are no longer able to perform their task.  By reducing the amount of DHT that can affect a man's hair follicles hair loss can be slowed or even stopped.

Doctors advise that Propecia and Rogaine help arrest hair fall and hair transplants can restore hair that was lost. Nettle root and saw palmetto are important herbs used to treat hair problems. It is proved very beneficial for hair growth and should be used in conjunction with these ingredients. Minoxidil is another important drug used to treat male hair pattern baldness.  It is also popularly known as Rogaine in the US and as Regaine outside the US. Regaine is a hair tonic used on the scalp uniformly and not just in the areas where the hair loss is occurring. In women, this drug has shown many adverse side effects such as low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, chest pain. Such medications are available for both men and women actually, in concentrations of 5% and 2% respectively. Consider the side effects of such medications before using them. Your doctor will be the right person to help you deal with your hair problems.