Hereditary-pattern hair loss is the most common cause of hair loss. Hereditary-pattern hair loss is not really a disease, but a natural condition caused by some combination of genetics, hormone levels
Male pattern baldness most likely starts with testosterone, the hormone produced in the testes that helps make a man a man (and go bald like a man). Testosterone is a naturally occurring hormone that
Male hair loss can be a devastating thing to deal with. While many people believe that the loss of hair is easier on men than it is for women, the fact still remains that losing one’s hair says
It has been proven that one of the main reasons men have more significant hair loss than women has to do with hormones. Men have much higher levels of male hormones, or androgens – such as testo
For many men, the belief that they are a victim of male-pattern baldness can be devastating. Some see it as a sign that they are surrendering their youth and virility and transitioning into older age.
Hair loss is something men all across the world fear, however, it seems there is an upside to losing your locks. New research has revealed that those who start to go bald at an early age have a drasti
Being healthy is important for a number of reasons. For starters those who are healthy often feel much better and have a great deal more energy than those who are not healthy do. One thing that surpri
About 15% of American women have hair loss, also known as alopecia or baldness. Loss usually develops gradually and may be patchy or diffuse (all over). In women, androgenic alopecia is probably the most common.
alopecia areata is caused by an abnormality in the immune system. This particular abnormality leads to autoimmunity. As a result, the immune system attacks particular tissues of the body. In alopecia areata, for unknown reasons, the body's own immune system attacks the hair follicles and disrupts normal hair formation. Biopsies of affected skin show immune cells inside of the hair follicles where they are not normally present. What causes this is unknown. Alopecia areata is sometimes associated with other autoimmune conditions such as allergic disorders, thyroid disease, vitiligo, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and ulcerative colitis. Sometimes, alopecia areata occurs within family members, suggesting a role of genes and heredity.
