Monday, July 23, 2012

Why baldness pattern more common in men than women?


Baldness is related to the testosterone level which is naturally higher in males than in females. Baldness is caused by DHT, a testosterone derivative produced in the skin, and the degree of baldness depends on the hormon receptors present at the hair follicles. DHT tends to have a harmful impact on the hair follicles tending to slow down the hair regrowth process causing balding at a much earlier age in men than for women. 
Women do go bald, but that is more due to aging and or medical conditions.