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What Is Pattern Baldness?
For those individuals who are noticing pattern baldness happening on their head, this is the time to begin to act.
In many individuals there is little that can be done. However, in others, the hair loss can be slowed or can be
stopped from worsening. For this to happen, action should be taken as soon as possible. Yet, it is also important
to realize that all individuals will naturally lose hair. The hair will then re-grow. Those that notice thinning
need to pay particular attention to the pattern of loss.
Patterns
There are two types of pattern baldness that should be noticed. The most common is male pattern baldness. In fact,
up to 66% of all adult males will have this happen to them at some point in their adult life. Generally, it is
noticeable as the hair line of the individual begins to recede from the lateral sides of the forehead. This is
called a receding hairline or a receding brow.
For some, a patch of hair on the top of the head may also thin. The medical term for this condition is androgenic
alopecia. This happens when something called 5 alpha reductase occurs. This is a condition in which the enzymes
that convert the hormone testosterone inhibits the growth of hair. This can happen as soon as puberty but often
happens later in life. It is a hereditary condition in most cases.
Female pattern baldness is the other type of this type of hair loss. In this condition, the midline parting of the
hair begins to broaden as the hair thins. It is thought to happen when the body begins to stop making enough
estrogen. This condition is much less common and can happen generally later in life, after menopause, but can
happen earlier as well.
Hair loss, no matter who has it and where it happens can be a very emotional occurrence. Individuals must not only
deal with their physical appearance but will need to deal with their mental state of mind because of these
conditions. In some cases, individuals will be okay with their situation. For others, though, they will want to
seek out the help of professionals that can help them to resolve these conditions. There can be help for these
conditions, especially when medications can help to regulate the hormones within the body. Talking to your doctor
right away can help you to get the help that you need here.
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