Hair loss is a frustrating experience for millions of men all over the world. Most men tend to lose hair due to hormonal changes in the body. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is considered to be the main cause of hair loss in men. DHT is created naturally inside the body when the enzyme 5 alpha reductase combines with the hormone testosterone. It is called androgenetic alopecia.
When the enzyme 5 alpha reductase combines with testosterone, it reduces the size of follicles of hair to a small size that induce hair fall. The effect of DHT varies in men and women. As men have more testosterone, hair loss due to DHT is more common in men. This is the main cause of balding in men. Hair loss due to DHT in men occurs in patches while in women it happens through thinning of hair.
Majority of men lose hair as they age. The cause of hair loss can be stress, genes, poor diet, pollution or DHT. Hair loss caused by DHT can be treated with the use of DHT blockers. There are many products available in market promising to treat hair loss, but only a few of them block DHT. Propecia is the only FDA approved prescription treatment for hair loss. Propecia works by preventing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. It is strongly recommended to consult dermatologist for best hair loss treatment.
