Baldness or in medical term known as alopecia is a condition in which hair loss in the scalp. Some says that baldness is a disease but did you know that baldness also brought about aging? Yes, it is true aging can also contribute in having hair loss.
There are many contributing factor or causes of baldness. Maybe due to fungal infection, compulsive pulling, medical treatment (chemotherapy/ radiotherapy) and even nutritional deficiencies. Signs and symptoms of this condition includes hair loss, having dandruff, skin lesions and scarring.
Many questions regarding this topic are being asked and one of it is that, Why is it that baldness or hair thinning is very common among men and not in women?
Male baldness is the most common hair loss. This type of baldness is due to their genes and male hormones (testosterone). Their hair pattern follow a receding hairline and hair thinning on the crown area. Eventually their hair becomes finer, shorter, thinner and creates a U-shaped (horse-shoe shape).
Treatment for hair loss includes medication such as:
1. Minoxidil (Rogaine)- It is a solution that are being apply in the scalp to stimulate the follicle and can promote hair growth. If this treatment is being stop, hair loss will then return to occur.
2. Finasteride (Proscar)- It is a pill that inhibit the production of testosterone, a hormone which greatly contribute in baldness among men. It also slows hair loss.
Male baldness cannot be consider a disease. But if left untreated, it will affect one's self esteem and confidence. So before it gets worse, contact your doctor for more medical advice.
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