Posted by ableadam on
November 1, 2007
Half of the male population will start losing their hair at some point of their life. Although hair loss can be attributed to many genetic or non-genetic reasons, male pattern baldness (Characterized by a receding hairline and gradual disappearance of hair from the crown) is the most prevalent cause for men. Male pattern baldness, also known as Androgenic alopecia, is related to hormones called androgens, particularly an androgen called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Medical researchers have suggested that some men’s hair follicles are hypersensitive, due to inherited genetics, to DHT. This causes the follicles to weaken and eventually in hair loss. The other possible causes for hair loss include the following:Alopecia Areata is a type of autoimmune condition whereby the body mistakes its hair follicles as a foreign entity and blocks the growth of hair in that part of the body. With this condition, the hair will usually fall out, leaving smooth round coin sized patches. Although the actual cause of Alopecia Areta is not clear, it is not a contagious disease and can be treated easily. In most cases, the hair will re-grow itself. Stress Related Hair Loss is also another major cause for men’s hair losses. When you are going through a stressful event or period, you may begin to notice that your hair starts to thin and eventually hair loss occurs. In such instances, the hair follicles will stop growing prematurely when the body system incorrectly treats the hair follicles as foreign tissues, thus resulting in thinning of hair and eventually dropping out. What we eat or not eat can also lead to hair loss. Improper nutrition, especially crash diets, may result in protein malnutrition. Weak hair roots can develop and hair shedding can occur, sometimes you can even pull the hair out of its follicles easily. This condition is easily reversed by going back to a proper nutrition diet.Medication for gout, arthritis, depression, heart problems, high blood pressure, or blood thinner can also cause temporary hair loss. See the doctor prescribing your medicine, if hair loss is one of the side effects of the medication that you are taking. Severe Illness or Infection can also cause our hair follicles go into a telogen, or resting phase. The hair will start to shed and you may see a lot of hair falling out. The remaining hair will remain short and thin. The hair loss will usually go away and seldom leads to permanent baldness.Hair loss does not need to become a permanent problem. It is possible to reduce the effects of hair loss and sometimes even reverse the condition. The use of proper hair cleansers, proper diet with vitamins and minerals to strengthen our hair and to be mindful of a stressful lifestyle are just some of the ways to keep our crowning glory.Adam Able is a trained Health Coach and a certified Nutritionist. He currently resides in Orlando, Florida and can be reached at his Men’s Health Blog http://www.ableadam.com or you can email him at adam@ableadam.com.
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