Androgenetic alopecia in men

Androgenetic alopecia or baldness is a special form of gradual and developed alopecia of head and shows up to 75% of men. It appears quite early, from the second to the forth decade of life and affects selectively the temples and the top of the head where it is noticed transformation of hair to fine, colorless fuzz which finally disappear. Androgenetic alopecia is developed slowly, extended to the ageing.

It appears quite early, from the second to the forth decade of life and affects selectively the temples and the top of the head where it is noticed transformation of hair to fine, colorless fuzz which finally disappear. Androgenetic alopecia is developed slowly, extended to the ageing.

In 1951 Dr. J.B. Hamilton from New York, has invented the Hamilton 2 scale, which consists a method for the clinical evaluation of androgenetic alopecia. According to Hamilton’s scale the hair distribution in top of the head is separated in seven types and five subtypes.

Other forms of alopecia

Although androgenetic alopecia is the typical form of alopecia, there are also other forms which can appear in individuals of both sex of any age and are due in several reasons:Alopecia aerea according to which hair fall from one or more areas of the hairy part of head. It is more rare than androgenetic alopecia. Alopecia aerea must be confronted from the doctor.

Pull alopecia is a result of hair mechanical pull. It is usually noticed in women who use to have their hair in a ponytail or plaits, or they use hair rolls and pull the hair very hard. Hard brushing or continuous styling with hot air might result in the same situation.

Alopecia because of rubbing occurs when someone wears very tight hats or wigs. Additionally women notice augmentation of hair loss during the first six months after childbirth. Others, have the same problem when they start or cease the pill. Since in our days hair appearance is very significant, hair loss might cause stress both to men and women.