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The Differences Between Male Hair Loss and Female Hair Loss

Date Added: August 18, 2011 08:43:55 AM

Hair loss can be a devastating experience for men and women. It is more likely to be bothersome to women and can affect their self-esteem. It has been reported that more women than men visit their doctors about hair loss issues. Initially, balding was associated with males but over the years, it has become a top issue for women as well . In our society, having a full head of hair is associated with beauty, confidence and elegance. A woman with thinning hair or hair loss is seen as a careless individual who does not have proper eating habits or uses cheap hair products.

There are significant differences in male and female hair loss. Male hair loss is attributed to aging and is seen as a natural process. Males can go through hair loss without getting criticized by society. It is very unusual for a man to lose hair at a young age which differs with women who can bald at any time without warning.

Hair is said to grow at a rate of half an inch every month for two to six years. From there it stops growing then falls out to be replaced by a new strand of hair. In some people who have hereditary hair loss issues, androgens which are hormones interfere with the natural growth process. These hormones attach themselves to receptors in the base of the hair and prohibit hair growth. In males, enzymes bind with the hormone testosterone to form the DHT which is a hormone that inhibits hair growth. This destruction of the hair follicle by the hormone leads to androgenetic alopecia.

Balding occurs in different parts of the head for men and women. In women, balding usually occurs on top of the head while in men, it occurs on the temple, back of the head and crown. The receptor areas are also scattered in different parts of the head.

Female hair loss in women usually starts as thinning and occurs very quickly while male hair loss occurs very slowly over a long period of time. There is hope however for men who are experiencing hair loss. Procerin XT which can be taken in tablet form or applied to the scalp works by blocking the making of DHT thus allowing for the hair to grow uninhibited. It must be understood that DHT is mostly in men and not women as the hormone testosterone is found in the male and not in females. When using Procerin XT, hair begins to regrow within one to three months of use. If not satisfied, the makers of this hair restoration product are willing to make a full refund though customers have had positive experiences with the product.