There are three fundamental factors in Male Pattern Hair Loss or Genetic Hair Loss that cannot be changed: “Genetic predisposition, the presence of the male hormone Testosterone, and the Aging.

About 90% of male pattern hair loss is caused by genetic factors. A person may be genetically predisposed to experience hair loss from birth. Scientific studies show that the genetic map responsible for hair loss can be inherited from both the mother’s and the father’s side.

While some individuals experience hair loss without family history, others may retain their hair despite having a bald father. The genetic map responsible for male pattern hair loss may also be inherited from uncles and grand-grandfathers. Genetic hair loss can begin at any age after puberty, in the teenage years and common in males after the age of 20 and my peak by the age 35, when androgen hormone levels are high. However hair thinning may still pursue by aging.

For genetic and a permenant hair loss to occur, the individual must have both the genetic predisposition and the sensitive androgenic receptors to DHT. DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) is a potent androgen, which is a derivative of the hormone testosterone. DHT plays a significant role in the development of male characteristics, but it is also linked to hair loss. DHT binds to androgen receptors in the hair follicles and triggers a process that leads to the miniaturization of hair follicles (shortening of the growth phase) as a result making them unable to sustain healthy hair growth.

Over time, the cumulative effects of genetics, DHT sensitivity, aging and epigenetic factors can contribute to ongoing hair loss, even after 40.

Health status (especially cardiovascular diseases and chronic illnesses), stress levels, irregular sleep, smoking and alcohol consumption, dietary habits, medication, weight gain/loss, gut and digestive health, as well as scalp conditions such as excessive oiliness, dandruff, itching and sensitivity can also worsen hair loss.

So far it is not possible to completely stop genetic hair loss or regrow hair in bald areas. There is no “miracle” solution from the scientific point of view. But, genetic hair loss may be slowed down, controlled and partially reverrsed by consistent and long-term medical, cosmetic treatments and hair transplant. Rather than one magic pill or lotion, it is always better to use complemantary solutions that will also support scalp and hair health together.

Advanced hair loss patients may consider hair transplant, wigs and weaving, or scalp pigmentation methods. Of course, being peaceful about one’s nature is also an option.