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Male hair loss is often caused by an aggressive hormone known as DHT. This type of hair loss is hormonal and unfortunately not temporary. For males this type of hair loss can be devastating, however there are treatments available.

DHT is an aggressive form of the male hormone testosterone. DHT performs many critical jobs in a male?s body. Despite the positive roles DHT performs, it can be problematic. For example, when the prostate gland malfunctions and forms too much DHT, the hormone can cause serious problems, such as aggression and hair loss.

How does DHT actually cause hair loss? In excessive amounts, DHT has been known to attack (for unknown reasons) a man?s hair follicles. This causes the hair follicle to shrink and weakens existing hair as a result. The hair will inevitably fall out and new hair will not grow in its place (because the attacked hair follicle is now too small). This can very quickly lead to large bald patches.

Most medical problems that have been diagnosed as ?hormonal problems? have been easily treated by increasing the amount of a certain hormone in the body. However, many tests have been done with this type of cure for DHT related hair loss. Unfortunately, all of these tests have failed. While there isn?t exactly a ?cure,? this doesn?t mean that treatment is not available. It most definitely is.

In order to determine whether or not you would be a good candidate for hair replacement or restoration, consult with several different surgeons. Never choose a surgeon from the yellow pages or the internet. Always take a referral from a friend or colleague that has used similar (if not the same) services from whoever they are recommending.

Many shampoos and solutions are available for DHT hair loss. These work by slightly re-opening shrunken follicles This type of treatment has been successful in slowing hair loss significantly. Indeed many of these products have claimed to stop hair loss all together. Fact or fiction? You be the judge.