Things you should know about Men's hair loss

There many are facts about Men’s hair loss that everyone wants to know. These facts do not only help us in giving a clear understanding about the condition but can also offer some treatments too.

The most common male pattern baldness (hair loss that is centered on the temples of the scalp and on top of the head) is known as Androgenic alopecia. It affects approximately 50% of every man over 50 years old.

The main cause for pattered is due to a build up of sex hormones known as androgens. These hormones stimulate the development of male sex organs and secondary males sex characteristics.

DHT or Dihydrotestosterone greatly affects your normal hair growth. It clings into your hair follicles making them unable to absorb nutrients essential for hair growth.

Minoxidil (Rogaine) is basically used as a medication for blood pressure. But it is now also used for hair regrowth. The same as with Propecia, Minoxidil can also have side-effects such as excessive and unwanted hair growth.