Hair Loss
in Men

Men can also experience various types of hair loss conditions

Male pattern hair loss affects hair by individual hairs becoming finer, thinner and shorter with each hair growth cycle, they miniaturised so that they are no longer visible.

The most common type of hair loss in men is male pattern hair loss. MPHL is a genetically inherited condition, mainly affecting the front, top and crown. The hair follicles shrink, or miniaturize, with each growth cycle, and individual hairs become shorter and finer as a result. Although there is no cure, there are things that can be done to improve thinning to stimulate the follicles to grow deeper and wider helping to prolong the anagen growth phase, and this may help to slow the progress of MPHL.
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Scarring Alopecias

Scarring can occur from one of these factors: infection, chemical or autoimmune.  

 Any bacterial infection which makes the scalp itch, causing an abrasion or making the infection worse by scratching, may result in scarring. The scar is formed once the abrasion heals itself, the scar tissue does not support hair growth as a result. 

Chemical damage can occur when the chemical is strong enough to burn and damage skin cells, or cause a secondary infection. This may also result in scarring. 

 

Autoimmune scarring alopecias can be progressive and a thorough history of all possible causes must be explored, early treatment is vital as there is no cure, although, with permission a referral to a GP or dermatologist for treatment with could include steroids, anti-malarial drugs or systemic antibiotics, may help halt the progression.

Websites of interest:

  • Alopecia UK
  • Alopecia Areata Support community 
  • BeBold 
  • Alopecia Awareness 
  • Hairline International 
  • National Alopecia Awareness Foundation (NAAF)

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