For hair loss restoration to be successful, doctors must first identify the primary cause of hair loss. The previous belief surrounding hair loss was that it was the result of a genetic predisposition that was given by the maternal genome. However, hair loss specialists now understand hair loss to be a condition caused by a variety of factors.

1. Androgenetic Alopecia

Androgentic alopecia is most commonly referred to as male-pattern baldness and it is the most common cause of hair loss among men. Male-pattern baldness is usually characterized by hair thinning at the forehead hairline. It progresses rapidly and causes thinning at the crown of the head. Over a short period of time, the hair thins until all that remains is a thin strip of hair above the ears and neck. Research indicates that androgenetic alopecia is caused by an inherited predisposition to hair loss that is primarily, but not solely, provided by the X-chromosome.

2. Stress
Long-term emotional and physical stress can lead to alopecia areata, a condition in which white blood cells attack the hair follicles. This significantly stunts hair growth and causes hair to fall out suddenly. On occasion, extreme stress will result in Trichotillomania, an uncontrollable urge to pull out body hair. This disorder only exacerbates the hair-loss problems brought on by stress.

3. Malnutrition
Poor nutrition can weaken the immune system, prohibiting the body from fighting off dihydrotestosterone production. Dihydrotestosterone is a harmful chemical that can cause male-pattern baldness. When this chemical collects around the hair follicles, it causes hair strands to grow in thinner. Over time, the follicle stops producing hair strands altogether.

4. Hormone Imbalance
Hormone imbalances are often associated with female-pattern baldness, but this can induce male hair loss too. Hormone imbalances can cause an increase in dihydrotestosterone production. Once again, this chemical attacks the hair follicles, causing diffuse thinning and, ultimately, balding.

Hair Loss Solutions for Men
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