Losing hair? Balding? For a lot of men – receding hairline is an inevitable part of life. Men feel helpless and lose their confidence as their most loved ‘locks’ hit the bathroom surface. The fact is, hair fall cannot just be blamed on follicle fallout, as in most cases the hair loss can be hereditary.

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Balding refers to the process of hair thinning or disappearing entirely. The most common balding is male pattern baldness, a condition that is defined by a person's genes and not by external factors. Male pattern baldness follows a receding hairline pattern, as well as a thinning on the crown.

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Baldness starts when the hair follicles, which are small holes in the skin where hairs are produced, begin to shrink. As the follicles shrink, hair becomes thinner. Over time, the hair follicles simply stop producing hair, resulting in permanent baldness. The most common pattern seen in male baldness forms the shape of an M on the forehead.

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Balding can also occur as a result of other conditions, like alopecia. This is a condition that results in large parts of the body stopping the production of hair entirely. Some medical treatments can also cause balding, including chemotherapy that is used to treat cancer.

Conditions

"Condition" is a general term for particular abnormal diseases that negatively affect a part or all of the body. Conditions are not due to any external injury. Therefore, a broken bone does not classify as a condition, whereas Herpes, OCD, Shingles, and Ulcers do.

Medical conditions are classified by specific symptoms and signs. While each person's experiences can vary, there are consistent signs and symptoms that doctors will look for when diagnosing their patients. We always recommend that people seek a professional diagnosis. Afterward, supplement medical advice and opinion with accurate and easy to read information.

Most people only spend an average of a couple minutes with their doctor during a checkup. Oftentimes patients don't receive the fullest explanation of their diagnosis. Easily search through the vast amount of articles that Facty Health offers for ones that address your specific needs. From there, allow us to help you with those unanswered questions.

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