{"id":64,"date":"2018-12-29T00:42:39","date_gmt":"2018-12-29T00:42:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hairtransplantstory.co.uk\/?page_id=64"},"modified":"2021-10-25T15:16:05","modified_gmt":"2021-10-25T14:16:05","slug":"what-causes-hair-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hairtransplantstory.co.uk\/hair-loss-talk\/what-causes-hair-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Hair Loss – DHT?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
What causes hair loss? <\/b><\/span>There are different forms of hair loss but the most common is Androgenetic\u00a0Alopecia, also known as Male Pattern Baldness in men (MPB), or Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) in women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For 95% of male hair loss sufferers the type of hair loss experienced is MPB. FPHL accounts for approximately 50% of female hair loss sufferers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s varied more in women due to different hormonal factors or influences, such as contraception for example. For men, MPB is a fairly safe assumption. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For women, especially younger women experiencing hair loss I would advise speaking to your doctor. FPHL doesn\u2019t usually present itself until your 50\u2019s or 60\u2019s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you are male or female it does no harm to consult a doctor and have your prognosis confirmed before starting to treat your hair loss. Knowing your type of hair loss is essential before beginning treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What does<\/strong> Androgenetic\u00a0Alopecia look like? <\/strong>The hair on the top of your head is genetically predisposed to being vulnerable to hair loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Men see the effects in the crown or at the hairline first. Your hair becomes thinner and your scalp may become more exposed, you may even notice hair falling out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You may see your hairline recede, or a bald patch starting to form at the crown. For some men, a small amount of hair loss is completely natural as you age and it may stop. For others, it may continue eventually leading to full baldness on top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 25% of men may see issues start to form around age 21. 60% of men see issues by their mid 30’s. Women normally retain their hairline but notice tinning or short hairs that won\u2019t grow past a certain length all over the top of the head. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For women, this doesn\u2019t typically start until your 50\u2019s or 60\u2019s, but it can occur as early as your 30\u2019s or 40\u2019s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n