The phenomenon of balding occurs when the hair that grows old and falls out do not get replaced, thus causing baldness.
Balding is not instantaneous. It is a long process that begins with practically unnoticeable thinning of the hair, and escalates into complete baldness. But although the balding process takes time, most men don’t realize it’s a problem until it’s too late. If you are experiencing hair thinning and are showing signs of baldness, you should consider whether you may have Male Pattern Hair Loss. Knowing the causes of the condition will help you evaluate the risk you’re facing. The top cause of Male Pattern Hair Loss is genes. A lot of MPHL cases are genetic. Scientifically, the hormones of some people’s genes somehow affect the hair follicles negatively, thus blocking its hair growth potential. In genetic cases, the testosterone, which is a male hormone, becomes DHT or dihydrotestosterone, which just so happens to be the hair follicle’s number one enemy. When a person is genetically programmed to convert testosterone to DHT, the hair follicles take the beating and hair growth slows down or stops completely.