The number one cause of hair loss in men is Male Pattern Baldness or MPB. This form of hair loss is easy to spot because the man generally loses his hair in patches. It usually starts at the front of the scalp above the forehead and tends to move backwards toward the crown of the head on both sides. The classic widow’s peak is a great example of male pattern baldness. The hair thins and falls out from the front to the back.

The other place this loss of hair shows up early is on the crown of the head. I am sure you have seen men with hair on their entire head except the bald spot right on the crown. The bald spot at the center of the head is another dead giveaway that the man suffers from MPB.

This form of hair loss is caused by increased levels of DHT in the body. DHT is a metabolite of the male hormone testosterone. This hormone is actually present in both men and women which explains why women can be affected by the same condition. In women it is referred to as Female Pattern Baldness or FPB.

The hair loss is caused by a build up of DHT on the hair follicles between the follicles and the blood supply. This build up eventually stops the transfer of oxygen and nutrients to the hair. This usually occurs over several months or years which is why the condition is progressive. Once the build up is enough to stop complete transfer of the necessary nutrients and oxygen the hair dies and falls out. At this point the only method of effective hair re-growth is hair transplantation or hair implants.

If you are experiencing hair loss now you can slow the process down by doing things to decrease DHT levels in the body. There are both natural and man made methods that are effective for combating the hair loss caused by this condition. Saw Palmetto extract is good natural remedy that has been used in Europe for years.