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Male Hair Loss > Hair Replacement for Men > Male
Hair Loss Causes
What Causes Male Hair Loss?
There is a
great deal of information out there concerning hair
loss, but which men's hair loss solution is right for
you?
Dating as far back as
history will take us, baldness has been a part of the
aging process that many men fear the most. Before
Rogaine, hair transplants and hair additions, men coped
in various ways from magic ointments to the styling of
their hair. Julius Caesar grew his hair long in the back
and combed it all forward. Napoleon did the same thing.
Somehow we often disregard history and the fact that
this has been an age old condition. We can't imagine or
accept the fact that there is not a cure.
 The
progressive loss of hair in androgenetic alopecia, or
male pattern baldness, follows a predictable pattern
over time. This pattern has been tested across a variety
of men and clearly shows the symptoms hair loss. Some
years ago, the measurement system known as the Norwood
Scale was devised to track the progression.
The Norwood Scale
goes in seven levels, from Norwood I through Norwood
VII, with several variants.
By evaluating your
own degree of hair loss against the Norwood Scale, you
can begin to evaluate the hair loss treatment programs
or hair replacement solutions for which you might
reasonably qualify, and which are most likely to give
you the hair restoration results you desire.
Generally speaking,
the earlier you begin treatment, the more likely you are
to stop or delay the progress of hair loss to more
advanced stages.
ANDROGENETIC
ALOPECIA - the modem medical term for either
male or female pattern hair loss - can be broken down in
two parts.
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First,
Androgenetic, consisting of ANDROGEN
(Any of the various hormones that control the
appearance and development of masculine
characteristics such as testosterone). And
GENETIC--the inheritance of genes from
either the mother or the father's side of the
family. Add AGE, which when coupled
with genetics, represents a time clock that will
signal the hair follicle to produce an enzyme named
5 alpha reductase. When the testosterone present in
the follicle combines with the enzyme 5 alpha
reductase, it produces dihydrotestosterone
(DHT). Hair follicle receptors are
sensitive to DHT and thereby start the process of
male or female pattern hair loss.
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Second,
ALOPECIA meaning hair loss, of which there
are many types. Put simply, scientists are working
against aging, hormones and genetics. This is no
easy task. Add the fact that male or female pattern
hair loss is not life threatening, and it is easy to
see why many physicians do not view hair loss as a
priority in scientific research.
WHAT IS
CAUSING YOUR HAIR LOSS?
Since there are other
causes of hair loss, it is advisable to consult with a
dermatologist who is competent and experienced with
diagnosing hair loss. Confirming the type of hair loss
you have will make it possible for you to know which
treatment options may be best for you.
OTHER COMMON
CAUSES OF MALE HAIR LOSS
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Alopecia areata: Generally thought to
be an autoimmune disorder. Causes "patchy" hair
loss, often in small circular areas in different
areas of the scalp.
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Alopecia totalis: Total hair loss of
the scalp, (an advanced form of alopecia areata).
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Alopecia universalis: Hair loss of the
entire body, (also an advanced form of alopecia
areata).
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Traction alopecia: Hair loss caused by
physical stress and tension on the hair such as
prolonged use of hair weaving, corn rows etc. Done
too tightly on weak hair these can cause permanent
hair loss.
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Telogen effiuvium: (usually temporary
hair loss) Caused by Physical stress, emotional
stress, thyroid abnormalities, medications and
hormonal causes normally associated with females.
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Anagen effiuvium: Generally due to
internally administered medications, such as
chemotherapy agents, that poison the growing hair
follicle.
All of these
represent only a few of the different types of hair
loss. Androgenetic alopecia represents close to 95% of
all hair loss however.
Treatment
Options Available for Male Pattern Hair Loss
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Learning
to live with hair loss. Often the assistance of a
professional counselor can be helpful in coping with
hair loss.
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Hair styling and cosmetic techniques such as
permanent waves and hair colors. The proper haircut
alone can make a vast difference in diffusing hair
loss.
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Rogaine, the only FDA approved topical treatment for
male or female pattern hair loss. Although Rogaine
is not effective in stimulating new hair growth in
many males, it appears to be more effective in
retarding hair loss in a substantial amount of both
male and females. (Available in the U.S. only
through prescription).
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Hair Replacement Systems have made many advances in
both appearance and more secure attachment methods.
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Hair Replacement Surgery has also made many advances
towards more natural appearing results.
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A
combination of Hair Replacement Systems with Hair
Replacement Surgery.
What New Look Institute Offers You
At
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