Hair Loss Causes

Hair Loss Causes

The major reasons for hair loss are genetics and hormones along with lifestyle. We can summarize these as -

- DHT
- hormones
- bloodflow
- alcohol
- caffeine
- stress

DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) is a hormone manufactured by the body from Testosterone through activity of the enzyme 5AR (5 Alpha Reductase). Too much DHT causes hair

folicles to shrink until they no longer produce visible hair.

Hormones - The increase in male hormones in post menopausal females can lead to hair loss in a woman. DHT can be a factor in female hair loss as it is for men.

Blood flow - a reduced blood flow to the scalp area contributes to losing hair. Excess chloresterol can contribute to poor blood supply in the scalp.

Alcohol, caffeine, stress and diet can all raise the levels of DHT in the body with consequent hair loss problems

Propecia (finasteride) is used to treat male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) at the crown and in the middle of the scalp. It should be used by adult men only. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT). Decreasing the amount of DHT leads to increased hair regrowth and slower hair loss. Hair growth on other parts of the body is not affected by finasteride.