Male Pattern Hair Loss

MPHL Begins in Men (and some women) after puberty when there is a rise in circulating androgens.

It’s a condition inherited from both maternal and paternal parents and is referred to as Androgenetic Alopecia.

When there is a genetic trait for hairloss there is the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase present and it’s purpose is to turn Testosterone into its stronger version Dihydrotestosterone.

Increased DHT androgen levels can shrink hair follicles, shortening the anagen phase (growing phase) of the hair growth cycle, causing miniaturisation of hairs.

The miniaturised hairs are smaller and finer hairs referred to as vellus hairs.

There is also an increase in the shedding of Telogen hairs.

This begins to show as the first signs of MPHL.

The progression of MPHL is widely mapped by the Hamilton-Norwood scale, this scale shows the various different MPHL routes that can be observed.

The use of various DHT blocking products is widely now used to halt this attack and pause/prevent the MPHL from continuing.

There are a variety of treatments that can also stimulate the follicles, promote blow flow and provide nutrients in order to rejuvenate dormant follicles and strengthen existing hairs leading to growth and thickness.

Treatments such as PRP, DHT blockers, RRS and Pharmahermetic systems, LLLT therapy and products all can lead to thicker, healthier hair.

Where the dormant follicles have closed off completely and the scalp has a ‘shiny’ appearance there is no possibility of regrowth without Transplant methods.

As with all things prevention is better than cure, and beginning treatment early for MPHL means quicker, lasting results.

For more information or a consultation in managing MPHL drop a message or call me to book a 15 min appointment to see if the treatments are suitable for your androgentic hairloss.