Genetics is a dominant factor in whether and how a person is affected by Male Pattern Hair Loss (MPHL) or Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL). There are still many unanswered questions that scientists are working to answer, but there is also a long history of research and scientific evidence that makes Hair Restoration and Hair Loss Treatment effective.
Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic Alopecia is the medical term for Pattern Hair Loss, but what does that mean? It’s all about hormones.
Research shows that hormones are responsible for Hair Loss in both men and women, particularly a hormone called Dihydrotestosterone, which is a type of hormone called an Androgen, hence the first part of the name! Alopecia is, simply, a medical term from Latin that medical practitioners use to describe Pattern Hair Loss, and it comes directly from the Greek and Latin term.
How Are Hormones Tied To Genetics?
There is still a lot of research being done to find all of the causes of Hair Loss, but in spite of everything we don’t know yet, we do know quite a bit! For example, there is a definite correlation between hair loss in a parent and a child, while there is an exponentially smaller chance of occurrence as a genetic line moves farther from the source.
There is one gene that has been positively identified in relation to Hair Loss: the AR gene. This particular genetic code is what controls the creation of proteins that respond to hormones, including the particular hormone mentioned above, Dihydrotestosterone. This means that fluctuations in this genetic code create chain reactions that affect hair follicles and their ability to grow new hair.
While the AR gene is definitively tied to Hair Loss, geneticists and doctors are, according to the government medical website Medline Plus, have a lot of evidence to suggest that other genetic factors are related as well, but they have yet to find anything as strongly supported by the evidence as this.
What Can You Do?
While the research has helped us understand a lot about Pattern Hair Loss, it is still very much a work in progress. Effective doctors, such as Dr. Williams, keep up-to-date about all of the latest research and data regarding not only Hair Transplant procedures, but the factors and medical considerations that impact overall treatment of Male or Female Pattern Hair Loss.
Dr. Joseph Williams meets with all of his clients to discuss their medical history and other factors that might be behind the Hair Loss that he is treating in order to better understand and determine the most effective and relevant treatment options available to their specific needs.
In the current medical research, while genetics is understood to be a primary factor in Hair Loss, all of the possible effects and the full extent of the impact of the genetic elements is still very much a mystery, so treatment by a specialist who can ensure that your needs are met is your best option to maintain or recover your happiness and confidence.
Reach Out To Dr. Williams For A Custom Consultation!
If you are unsure of your current or future Hair Loss concerns, or even if you’re already experiencing or have experienced Hair Loss or Thinning, you can reach out to Dr. Williams to discuss current concerns, treatment options, and, if it is the best option for you, Transplantation. Don’t let worry or doubt take over your life, schedule a consultation today for more information.
