Baldness

Question: How does evolution allow baldness, and other unattractive physical attributes to happen? Wouldnt the parents pass down the genes to prevent baldness? Or acne? or obesity? Why does this happen if we are evolving through natural selection?

Answer: Read this about the evolution of baldness in primates (it's realy interesting!!) http://employees.csbsju.edu/lmealey/hotspots/Chapter07.htm pasted exerpt: "Balding is not a uniquely human phenomenon. Several other species of primates also bald and, as in humans, it is more common in adult males than among females or the young. Shown above are the Chimp, Man, Uakari monkey, Stump-tailed macaque, and the Orang. Because of our particular attitudes toward aging we are accustomed to think of balding as a deterioration process - a symbol of senility, a byproduct of a general decline. Interestingly enough, this attitude prevails even among physicians, gerontologists, and physical anthropologists. In a culture that worships youth as ours does, it probably couldn't be otherwise, but there is more to balding than being a symptom of senescence. Among those other balding primates it seems to be a social badge of privilege, that is, an organic symbol of status. Its evolutionary history among human beings once followed this same pattern and became even more exaggerated."

Question: What is the best treatment for female pattern baldness? A woman i know who i am close to is suffering from female pattern baldness. I thought i heard that scientists had found a cure for baldness in general - does anyone know of a good/proven over-the-counter treatment for this condition. Thanks so much.

Answer: The only scientifically proven treatment for female pattern baldness which has been approved by the FDA is topical minoxidil otherwise known as Rogaine. The sooner you initiate treatment the more effective it will be.

Question: What is the cheapest way to cure baldness without paying money for the rest of my life? What I mean by "paying money for the rest of my life" is that there are lots of hair growth treatments that PROBABLY work, but, even if they do work, I would have to pay for them the rest of my life, because they do not last forever. They are temporary. I could pay for surgery, and that would last forever, but it is extremely expensive. One place charges you $6,000 for either a surgery or surgeries. I do not know if it takes more than one surgery to cure baldness forever.

Answer: Shave your head. A confident man with a shaved head is much sexier to women than a guy with a toupee, plugs or any other fake hair who is worried about his appearance all the time.

Question: How can I fix my female pattern baldness at home? I have realy thin hair and ontop of that its blonde!!! It looks really bad because you can see my skull since its light. I have baldness as well, I was wondering if there's anything I can do to fix it, rub any oil, or eat a specific diet??

Answer: my MIL experienced the same thing and her dermatologist recommended that she use any generic brand of rogaine. That was about 18 months ago and her hair has gotten much thicker. It took a long time but it worked.

Question: How, in the evolutionary scheme of things does baldness benefit men? Baldness is genetic (aside from stress & tearing your hair out) right? So why has this gene been present for generation after generation? What's the plus side?

Answer: There is no plus side... But there are reasons why it is still passed down. The first is that most men go bald years and years after they have already had children and passed the gene on. The other reason is that humans do not completely segregate bald men from men with hair when choosing a mate. So even bald men can have an attractive personality and other traits that make them a suitable mate...such as having money which is important to help provide a comfortable life for the offspring and ensure their survival.

Question: What are the various ways to deal with baldness? How can it be prevented? I'm 23 and very much scared of baldness. It's really frightening when I see some bald people around. I have hair loss problem and don't want to be bald. Is there any method which can effectively stop the hair loss?

Answer: Don't worry, even if you get bald there are many treatments available in the markets . Here is the answer of your question: Among all kinds of hair disorders, baldness is the most common and troubling condition for millions of individuals across the globe.It is mainly experienced by the male gender.There are several baldness solutions available in the market. 1. Propecia (Finasteride) and Rogaine (Minoxidil) reduce thinning of hair and covers the entire scalp with hair. 2. Hair replacements can also be a preferred choice for those who are looking out for a permanent hair loss therapy. For Prevention of baldness here are some tips that you should keep in mind 1. Take proper healthy diet. 2. Use of drugs like Rogaine (minoxidil) and Propecia (finasteride) 3. Daily oil massage of the scalp etc. For more information try the links 1. http://findmedicaladvice.com/hair-loss/baldness-prevention.html 2. http://findmedicaladvice.com/hair-loss/baldness-solutions.html

Question: Why does my facial hair grow with patches of baldness under my chin? I'm eighteen years old, and as my facial hair grows, I've noticed that there are patches of baldness below my chin that the hair grows around. Why? Will hair ever grow there?

Answer: Different people have different patterns. It may thicken over the next couple of years, but if not, you may consider a different style.

Question: Is the stigma for male pattern baldness the same around the world compared to America? I'm having the genes of male pattern baldness kick in at age 23. I am very aware of the stigma this brings living in America in 2008. Is there such an emphasis placed on mens hairlines in other countries around the world, say Europe for example? Do they spend as much as we do advertising and consuming "remedies" to deal with mens hair loss?

Answer: no they are not that vain!!!

Question: What kind of shampoo should you use if dealing with dandruff and baldness? Ok, so for the past few year or so , I seem to have lost a lots of hairs, and my hair have become really weak and rough. I get tiny pimples around the forehead and around the scalp. I don't know how i got dandruff or when? and now its looks like dandruff is becoming the reason for my baldness around on both sides of my hair. My hair even gets oily just in 2 days, even though i don't use any chemical spray or mousse. my hair are straight and i don't even apply any sort of chemical, neither have i dyed them. I did try to use head and shoulders dandruff for sometime but that didn't work out to well. I really need help before there's no hair left on my scalp. Thank You

Answer: Paul Mitchell

Question: Is it possible to cover up your baldness using a comb? And more specifically, do women get repulsed by baldness or do most women accept it as a fact of life? *Asking on behalf of my friend.

Answer: Baldness can be attractive. It's best not to cover it up.

Question: Baldness .....? From which part of the family comes the gene responsible for the male pattern baldness. From the father on your mother side or your dads side???

Answer: Just happen to have done hair for a living and studied this. It is from your mothers side. Good Luck!

Question: What is the best medication and/or treatment for baldness? I have done some research and reading up on hair re-growth for men. There's so much info. out there and I have no idea whether most are just hypes or facts. If you have used certain products and got good result, please post it here for me and everyone else, too. Baldness is no fun and no, I don't want to be like Mike. I have tried those so called masking products like COURVRe, but they're nothing but shoe polish on your head. My problem is at the crown. Thank you in advance.

Answer: Just shave your head and be happy with who you are. Because you have no other option. Everything out there is nothing but snake oil, trust me I tried just about everything. Just accept it and move on.

Question: What ethnicities of men are most/least prone to baldness? Just out of curiosity, I was wondering if ethnicity affects baldness. Are certain ethnicities more or less prone to balding than others? If so, which onese go bald more/less frequently than others?

Answer: I really don't think that it has much to do with ethnicity. If you'd like to know whether or not you will be bald, look at the hair of your maternal grandfather (your mother's father).

Question: Is it possible to experience permanent hair loss/baldness without having a receding hairline? My hair has been thinning out over the top of my head and the crown (the sides and lower rear of the head are fine), but my hairline hasn't receded at all. It's been going on since September of last year, and I'm not entirely sure of what the cause is. Is it possible this is male pattern baldness, even though there's no receding?

Answer: yes! it is possible! anyway as you know - hair loss can be caused by many different reasons! Find out the actual cause of hair loss! There are many causes of loss of hair such as stress, poor nutrition ,medications, thyroid dysfunctions, illness, fungal infections ,hormonal problems, to mention a few. year ago my husband suffered from hair loss too and he started trying everything you can imagine to stop his hair loss. the things that really worked for him was: 1) Vitamin A - an anti-oxidant which promotes healthy production of sebum in the scalp; 2) Vitamin E stimulates circulation. Good blood circulation in the scalp is important in keeping hair follicles productive. The 'B' vitamins contribute to melanin, which gives hair its healthy color and also stimulates blood circulation; 3) massage is also beneficial. Massage stimulates circulation. As already noted, good circulation in the scalp keeps hair follicles active. Experts suggest a few minutes of daily head massage by hand. Circulation through massage may be improved by using a few drops of lavender or bay essential oil in an almond or sesame oil base with massage; 4) Try rubbing your scalp with garlic juice, Onion Juice or Ginger Juice(you can either of one out of three, Do not mix any of two or three); 5) also he used herbal treatment - TrichoZed It is a good product that helps prevent hair loss and it is an FDA approved product. I think it is very important! It worked and still works for him! I do not know if any pharmacies carry TrichoZed but I do know that you should purchase it directly from the manufacturer and read more about the product here http://www.trichozed.info It enhances hair growth by blocking DHT (Dihydrotestostrone) - a major cause of hair loss! good luck! not only my and my husband`s own personal experience

Question: What ethnicities are least prone to male pattern baldness? People in my family don't suffer from male pattern baldness(immediate family)and I would like to keep it that way, I'm considering having children but I want the girl that I have them with to come from a family that doesn't have a high likelihood of mpb, especially the kind where all the hair disappears from the top of the head and only the hair on the sides remain

Answer: Native Americans. Have you ever seen a bald Indian?

Question: Can weight lifting cause patterned baldness in males? We were discussing this in my health class and I was wondering: Is it possible that lifting weights can cause baldness in men? We all agreed that the majority of men that we know who lift weight are bald, or balding. Is this simply a coincidence or is there more to it?

Answer: No, this is like associating masturbation with blindness. It's a myth. It depends on your genes. True, the more you exercise, the more testosterone (male hormone) you produce. And if you're genetically predisposed to producing more DHT (dihydrotestosterone, a product of the reaction of testosterone with the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase), then this could potentially be associated with baldness if baldness is also hereditary. To sum up, high levels of testosterone (through working out) does not mean baldness. It's all about the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase and your genes.