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Androgenetic Alopecia.
In men, androgenetic alopecia can run the gambit from spot hair loss to total baldness. In women, diffused thinning appears over the top or sides of the scalp. Basically, androgenetic alopecia is caused by inherited hormonal fluctuations that are believed to primary result in high DHT toxicity. Most male and female patterned baldness is associated with androgenetic alopecia.
DHT's impact on the hair follicle: A threat to healthy hair growth is DHT (dihydrotestosterone). Over time, the hair follicle naturally produces an enzyme named 5-Alpha Reductase. It is this enzyme or complex of enzymes that reacts with testosterone to create DHT (a toxin that is very difficult to remove from the scalp skin). Testosterone, naturally present in the hair follicle, converts to DHT and has been found to be a contributing cause of hair loss.
(reprinted with acknowledgment from "An Educated look at the causes of Hair Loss" coutesy Nioxin Research Laboratories Inc.)
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Inherited Male "Pattern" baldness
What Men need to know about hair and hair loss
Female genetic thinning
Poor Diet Leads to thinning Hair
Lotions and potions
Treatments for baldness: Prescriptions and pharmaceuticals
Hair replacement: Transplant and single hair micrographs
Non-surgical hair replacement: Wigs and hairpieces
Menopause and hair loss
All other causes of hair loss
Hair loss in Pregnancy
Prescription medication and its links to hair loss
Alopecia defined
Laser treatment for hair loss
Hair Loss in Children and Adolescents
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