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Why Am I Going Bald? – Everyday Health

Male Pattern Baldness Writer — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:34:18 +0000

Why Am I Going Bald?
Everyday Health
More than 95 percent of hair loss in men is caused by androgenetic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness. Men undergoing typical male pattern …

How To Stop Going Bald Posted

Male Pattern Baldness Writer — Wed, 26 May 2010 03:36:30 +0000

Many people begin to lose confidence when they experience a thinning hairline. This is a common occurrence and is usually genetic. There are several different methods that will teach you how to stop going bald. It is important to find a treatment that suits your own unique needs, so don’t be afraid to experiment until you find the one that works best for you.

It is important to speak with your doctor about this condition. They can run tests that will determine if there are any underlying causes to your hair loss. They may be able to find the answers that you are searching for. They can also develop a treatment plan that will treat this condition.

Several prescription medication are on the market that can slow down hair loss and some will even stimulate hair growth. There are some side effects that go along with these types of treatments and they must be applied daily to be effective. Your doctor can explain these options further.

Some people believe that olive oil is great for your skin and may reverse baldness. It has been shown to help prevent hair loss and there have been some documented cases that prove that olive oil can actually help the hair to re-grow.

Always be sure to drink at least eight glasses of water each day. Scientists have found that carbonated beverages may prevent your body from distributing vital nutrients properly. You should avoid carbonated beverages such as Cola and replace them with water. This is much better for your body and your waistline.

Other successful tips include massaging the scalp to increase circulation. This will stimulate good blood flow and may help with thinning hair. Sometimes, baldness is caused by genetics and is hereditary. It is important to discuss your medical history with your physician to determine the cause of your hair loss. He can advise you on treatment options that will fit your individual needs.

Going bald at a young age?

Male Pattern Baldness Writer — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:41:10 +0000

Going bald at a young age?
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I look around the internet for advice given to people in my situation and the same answer seems to be male pattern baldness. But no one in my family history …

Going bald: hair loss may seem out of your control, but there are things you can do to help prevent it

Male Pattern Baldness Writer — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:52:48 +0000

Teenage boys with a male adult in the family who is bald or losing his hair may be asking themselves this question: Am I going to be bald when I grow up?

The answer is … maybe. Among adults, the most common cause of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia, sometimes called male-pattern baldness. This condition is caused by a combination of factors, including the presence of hormones in the body called androgens. Genetics, traits that are passed down from generation to generation, also play a role. So if your father or grandfather is going bald, then there is a chance that you may too. And hair loss can start as early as the mid-teen years.

(For girls snickering out there, women can lose their hair over time too. But androgenetic alopecia in women rarely leads to total baldness.)

The truth is that people lose hair every day. Most people lose about 50 to 100 hairs a day, according to Kidshealth.org. New hairs replace these hairs by growing in their place. Studies have shown that when that doesn’t happen, it is often due to hormones in the body and genetics.

Regarding hormones in the body, medical studies have shown that men with androgenetic alopecia typically have lower levels of total testosterone, and higher levels of free testosterone and total free androgens than people who don’t go bald. Studies that have examined the genetic role of hair loss have yielded conflicting results. Some show that male pattern baldness is more likely to be inherited from a person’s mother rather than father. Others show the opposite.

But before you go blaming the older generations in your family for your hair loss or even the possibility that you may lose your hair, there are two other reasons why a person may start going bald that you have a lot of control over. The first is hair treatments and styling. Having your hair chemically treated, such as getting it colored, bleached, straightened, or permed, can cause damage that may make the hair break off or fall out temporarily. And wearing hair pulled so tightly so that it places tension on the scalp can result in a condition called traction alopecia, reports Kidshealth.org. Traction alopecia can be permanent if the style is worn for a long enough time that it damages the hair follicles.

Another factor that can cause hair loss is poor nutrition. This is why some people suffering from eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia lose their hair. What happens is that their bodies aren’t getting the necessary protein, vitamins, and minerals to sustain hair growth. So if you want to keep the hair on your head, please eat balanced meals that include meats, fruits, and vegetables, along with carbohydrates.