Genetic Hair Loss – The How And The Why
Female Genetic Hair Loss
Typically, the first sign of female hair loss is the widening of the hair part on the top of the head, also known as the “Christmas tree effect.” For women this commonly occurs on the top of the scalp, temples, and sides. This pattern is usually the first sign of a woman who is suffering female pattern hair loss due to the conversion of the hormone Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is hormone known to constrict the blood flow to hair, causing hair shafts to miniaturize, follicles to dry, and hair will eventually stop growing. DHT also causes inflammation in the scalp causing a tenderness and itchiness.
Women often believe their hair loss is a result of a health issue such as Thyroid, stress, or pregnancy. Those are often factors that attribute to genetic hair loss (androgenetic alopecia). Before when the only option was to conceal and camouflage female hair loss there are now treatment options guaranteed to stop hair loss and stimulate hair regrowth. Cutting-edge hair loss solutions include laser therapy and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP).
National Hair Loss provides customized Hair Recovery Programs to offer women a chance to take control of their hair loss with the latest cutting-edge treatments and top medical expertise. Our programs have been featured in Hollywood Reporter, Women’s Health Magazine, and have been widely publicized by celebrities including fitness guru Heidi Powell.
Male Genetic Hair Loss
Male pattern baldness (Androgenetic Alopecia) affects nearly half of all American men by the age of 50 and 85 percent of all American men have significantly thinning hair by that age (AmericanHairLoss.org).
As men age, their hairline matures and for some men it is the beginning stages of Male Pattern Baldness. According to the Norwood Scale, a man’s hair loss can progress in 7 different stages the first stages can start as early as 16 years of age.
Another hair loss pattern for men is the likelihood of alopecia, men in their 20’s have a 20% chance of hair loss, men in their 30’s have a 30% chance of hair loss, men in their 40’s have a 40% chance, etc. The earlier you start to see hair loss the most likely you will end up with more significant loss sooner. Prevention is key as soon as you notice a problem.
Male hair loss is usually attributable to genetics (Androgenetic Alopecia) and more specifically, to the conversion of the male hormone testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone – DHT. At the first signs of hair loss, an estimated 50% of hair has already miniaturized. DHT decreases blood flow to the hair follicle causing hair density to progressively miniaturize, and hair becomes thinner and thinner. Our Hair Recovery Programs are at the forefront for hair loss prevention and hair restoration therapies.
How does DHT contribute to male pattern hair loss? The testosterone hormone is converted into DHT in the testes by the enzyme, 5a-reducatase. Once converted, DHT binds to androgens.
Decrease blood flow causing follicle to progressively miniaturize
Decrease in hair protein, nutrients, H20 and oxygen
Cell division is disrupted and follicle becomes inactive
NHLMA provides customized Hair Recovery Programs, which have been featured in Hollywood Reporter and widely publicized by celebrities including iHeart Radio DJ Johnjay Van Es, to offer men a chance to take control of their hair loss with new cutting-edge treatments and top medical expertise.