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Visit RetainAndGrow.com for information about Treating hair loss Male pattern baldness (MPB) is principally caused by two main factors - possibly assisted by some other more minor ones. The two factors are: Presence of a substance called Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the vicinity of the hair roots. This substance is produced from the male hormone testosterone by the action of a particular enzyme called 5-alpha reductase. Inherited genetic information. Treating hair loss When a man inherits the necessary gene for some of his hair roots to become susceptible to attack by DHT he will lose hair. Treating hair loss MPB therefore has nothing to do with the amount of male hormone a man has - merely the fact that he has any at all is enough to cause the hair loss provided he has also inherited the necessary genetic detail. Only those hair roots which have been programmed will be attacked by DHT. Treating hair loss Normally these will be somewhere through the top region of the scalp with at least those hair roots around the sides and back of the scalp not being susceptible to attack by DHT. Hence, many men are left with a ‘monks fringe’ of hair at the sides and back. The chart below outlines the normal progression of male pattern baldness:Q) How long does it take for Minoxidil to work? A) Whether on its own or with an additive, Minoxidil typically takes between 4 and 6 months to achieve hair regrowth. Therefore, there is no point in trying a 3 month course and then stopping. It is important to continue for 6 months. If nothing happens by then it is probably best to stop or try another product. Finasteride Toupees, Wigs and Systems Some are very good but can be unnecessarily expensive. Many retailers simply buy in from a wholesaler and put on very large mark ups. Treating hair loss Bear in mind with any form of toupee system (whatever the retailer calls it) if it is attached by means of anchoring to your existing hair, you will probably need to keep going back for servicing - sometimes even just to wash your hair. Propeshia Q) Do hair transplants really work? A) Yes they do. In fact modern techniques performed by skilled specialists give extremely natural results. However, don’t expect too much. Treating hair loss How much hair you gain depends upon how much donor hair you have available. Also, the surgeon should ensure that there is a sufficient reserve of donor hair to keep things looking natural should you lose more hair in the future. Stopping hairloss |
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