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MEN – PERMANENT HAIR LOSS
Even though they don’t like it – men generally expect to lose their hair if there is a family history of permanent hair loss. An estimated 35 million men in the United States are affected by male pattern baldness.
ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA (male pattern baldness)
Andro refers to the androgens (testosterone, dihydrotestosterone) necessary to produce male-pattern hair loss.
Genetic refers to the inherited gene necessary in order for hair loss to occur. Male pattern hair loss (Androgenetic Alopecia) is an inherited condition that occurs when androgens are present in normal amounts. The gene can be inherited from the mother’s or the father’s side of the family, and the time of onset, the rate, and the severity of hair loss are unpredictable.
The severity of hair loss, however, does increase with age – progressively and relentlessly. It is a given that when hair loss begins in the 20’s – it will be the most severe. Hair loss in men is likely to occur primarily between the late teen-age years and ages 40-50 and develop into recognizable “male-pattern” baldness. Today hair loss can be reversed.
FACTS ABOUT ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
In Male pattern baldness the density of hair in a given pattern diminishes with age – with no way of predicting what pattern of hair loss will eventually be evident.
Hair shafts become “miniaturized” (smaller in diameter and length) as the pigment production also is terminated.
The gene needed for Male pattern baldness to occur can be inherited from either the mother’s or the father’s side of the family.
HAIR REPLACEMENT: MEDICAL (NONSURGICAL) TREATMENTS
Topical treatment – such as Minoxidil can halt the progression of hair loss.
Light-based (laser) therapy can also be effective to improve blood flow and the function of the hair cell.
Propecia/Finasteride
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We are located in the Boston Massachusetts Area.