Mens Hair Loss

by Rob Maraby


The scalp is nothing but the skin on the head. The skin of the scalp is same to the skin elsewhere. Like the body skin, hair skin also consists of two layers- the dermis and the epidermis. The hair is composed of a protein called keratin. The rate of hair growth varies from person to person. The growth of hair is always more between the ages of 20-30 and faster in summer as compare to winter. The hair dies and falls after a few years of growth. The average life of hair ranges from 2-4 years.
But certain amount of hair is shed daily. The daily average shedding is estimated to be about 50-80 hairs. Hair loss beyond the estimated average indicates one or the other hair problems. Both male and female suffer from hair loss at one or the other point of time. The exact term used for any kind of hair loss is alopecia. Sometimes excess hair loss results in baldness also. Male hair loss and baldness is due to male hormones and often runs in families. It starts after puberty over the temples and the hairline that moves away and results in high forehead.
The men usually start losing hair around 20-30's. Some men have areas on the scalp that are very sensitive to the male sex hormones that circulate in men's blood. The hormones make the hair follicles from which hair grows and shrink. These hair follicles become so small that they cannot replace lost hairs. For men hair loss is male pattern baldness. It is mainly caused by stress, poor nutrition and unclean scalp conditions. When the cause is corrected the hair will start growing again.
Hair loss is a normal part of the hair growth cycle. In fact, we typically lose 50 to 150 scalp hairs every day. Baldness (alopecia) results when hair toss occurs at an abnormally high rate; when hair replacement occurs at an abnormally slow rate; or when normal hairs are replaced by thinner, shorter ones.
Daniel Taheri, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist has treated many patients with hair loss over the years. Recently, Dr. Taheri shared some valuable insight about the causes and treatments of hair loss, as well as natural solutions.
First What Causes Hair Loss?-: Although there are many reasons for hair loss, 95 percent of all cases are due to Androgenetic Alopecia, which is more commonly known as Male or Female Pattern Hair Loss. This genetic condition occurs more frequently in males, affecting approximately 40 million men in the United States.
: What Remedies Are Available? : Treating patients with male or female pattern hair loss tends to be quite challenging. This is due to the fact that most of the accepted treatments for hair loss have been less than effective and have potential side effects. Currently, there are two FDA-approved medications for treating hair loss: Rogaine[R] and Propecia[R]. Rogaine[R] is a topical solution that works by stimulating the hair follicle and keeping it in the growth phase. The side effects of Rogaine[R] may include headaches, palpitations and hair growth on the face. Propecia[R] is another medication available by prescription and is taken orally. It works by reducing the production of a hormone called Dihydro-Testosterone (DHT), which causes hair loss. Propecia[R] is recommended only for men and can have sexual side effects.

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Rob Maraby is the author of 25 fitness and health books and many other.mens Hair loss articles. Read more .get six pack abs aticles at http://www.mindnmuscle.com