Understanding Why Men Experience A Mature Hairline



Posted: Saturday, June 20, 2009

by Benjamin Scott
http://www.howtopreventthehairfall.com

As men get older, they reach a phase in which they no longer have the same hairline they had when they were eleven years of age. Despite the fact that it is common amongst men to have a mature hairline some will still ask why me? Before you start searching for remedies to treat your hairline it is important you understand why this is occurring.

Genetic hair loss is due to a male hormone called dihydrotestosterone. As testosterone combines with an enzyme known as 5 Alpha Reductase, dihydrotestosterone begins to produce. This then attacks the hair follicles and gradually eliminates your hair. The stat that no man wants to hear is that men can lose as much as 50 percent of their frontal hair before even noticing genetic hair loss.

If you recognize that your hair is thinner, it is vital that you do not become in denial because the faster you start treating it the better the results. If you can see your scalp through your hair, one way to find out if it is male pattern baldness is by plucking hair from the scalp that looks thinner and from the area that looks thicker.

If you compare the hairs through a magnifying glass and notice that some of them are much thinner than others, it is probably male pattern baldness. The most important step to actually take is to visit a dermatologist which will be able to pin point the exact cause of your hair loss after careful examination.

Unlike what you may have heard or originally believed, hair loss is not caused by clogged pores, poor circulation, or a lack of oxygen. While there are other causes for a mature hairline, 95 percent of the time it is due to the sensitivity of the hair follicles towards dihydrotestosterone.

When dihydrotestosterone attaches to the hair follicles it does not allow blood to flow freely to the scalp and provide the nutrients necessary for healthy hair growth. The aftermath is finer hair which eventually falls out.

There are different types of mature hairlines that males may encounter. It is one of the most painful problems you may have to encounter as it usually happens before crown and vertex hair loss. If you think it will not happen to you, keep in mind that 2 in 3 men will experience some form of hair loss. At the very least, frontal or temple hair loss will be the case for many.

These are astonishing stats you should be aware of if you are a male. Whether you have a mature hairline or not, it is important you keep an eye on it as you age. This information will help you understand why it is happening to you so you can better treat the problem.

Benjamin Scott is the owner of a hair fall information website.  Read more articles about hair loss at:http://www.howtopreventthehairfall.com
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