Male Hair loss or Male pattern baldness is a kind of androgenetic alopecia which accounts for more than ninety five percent of hair loss in males. Almost two third of our male population suffer with hair loss by the time they reach 35, and more than 85 percent of men lose more hair by the time they reach 50 years of age.
Studies show that not only women are concerned about their loss but men also equally sensitive about hair loss and try to do every thing possible to avoid early baldness. There are several commercial over the counter remedies available which claim to cure male pattern hair loss. But many of these cater to only few causes of hair loss so most of the time such solutions are not recommended by doctors.
Male pattern hair loss is caused due a chemical called dihydro-testosterone. This chemical deteriorates hair follicles and shaft as a result hairs become thinner gradually after each cycle and eventually fall off. If immune system is strong and baldness is not due to hereditary reasons many people able grow their hair back, which is the reason not all men go bald.
Hair loss in males also occurs as side effect for certain medical treatments like chemotherapy etc. Such hair loss is temporary and hairs grow back once the treatment is over. It is also observed that diabetic patients run a higher risk of losing hair due to poor blood circulation mal-nourished follicles.
Many treatments like minoxidil etc are available which are used by doctors for treating male hair loss. Even if no treatment turns effective latest advancements like surgery and laser treatments can hide the baldness easily in men.
But before opting for any of the male hair loss treatment option =make sure you consult your doctor because he can suggest you best solution based on your condition and history.