The name of the condition comes from two words – “androgen” and “genetics”, which are the two main causative factors,‘Androgen’ refers to male hormones, namely testosterone, that normally circulate in the bloodstream.

These male hormones are broken down by enzymes at various sites in the body, including the hair follicles on the scalp. One of the breakdown products is known as di-hydro testosterone or DHT. Over time, DHT damages susceptible hair follicles The susceptible hair follicles in men tend to be located on the front of the scalp, leaving the hair follicles on the back of the head less susceptible to damage by DHT.

The susceptible hair follicles in men tend to be located on the front of the scalp, leaving the hair follicles on the back of the head less susceptible to damage by DHT At Hair First clinics, one way we aim to help treat male hair loss is by reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT.

‘Genetics’ refers to an inherited hair loss trait from either the paternal or maternal (or both) side of the ancestral tree. There are many genes that have been associated with male hair loss and more are being researched on Sometimes, this condition can be linked to other immune conditions such as thyroid disease or certain kinds of arthritis. Alopecia areata can also affect eyebrows and facial hair.

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