{"id":657645,"date":"2023-01-30T13:44:33","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T17:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/?p=657645&"},"modified":"2023-01-30T13:46:34","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T17:46:34","slug":"haute-beauty-expert-dr-michele-green-delves-into-male-pattern-hair-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/657645\/haute-beauty-expert-dr-michele-green-delves-into-male-pattern-hair-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Haute Beauty Expert Dr. Michele Green Delves Into Male Pattern Hair Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

Michele S. Green M.D., FAAD.<\/i><\/b><\/a>, is a Board-Certified Cosmetic Dermatologist, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, and has been an international leader in cosmetic dermatology for over 25 years. Upper East Side patients and those around the globe flock to her practice for cosmetic dermatology treatment. A graduate from Yale University, with an MD and Chief residency from The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NYC, Dr. Green treats some of the most discerning, demanding women and men in the world, with issues ranging from premature skin aging to hyperpigmentation, rosacea, wrinkles, acne, skin laxity, hair loss, and sun damage.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\"\"Photo Credit: Courtesy of Dr. Michele Green<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Male Pattern Hair Loss?<\/h3>\n

Male pattern hair loss, also known as <\/span>androgenic alopecia<\/a><\/strong> is a common medical condition in which there is increased shedding that results in a receding hairline, thinning hair, and baldness. According to the American Hair Loss Association, over 65% of men will experience hair loss at some point in their lives, with around 85% of men experiencing thinning or balding. Board-certified dermatologist and Haute Beauty expert Dr. Michele Green has over 25 years of experience in male pattern baldness and has been at the forefront of innovation in treating thinning hair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the Cause of Male Hair Loss?<\/h3>\n

Multiple factors contribute to hair loss from stress to diet to genetics. <\/span>Male pattern hair loss<\/a><\/strong> is also associated with androgens, a sex hormone that is particularly tied to hair growth, hence the name androgenetic alopecia. The major androgen that contributes to hair loss is dihydrotestosterone (DHT).\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Men with androgenic alopecia have increased levels of androgen hormones in their bodies like dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT leads to the shrinking of the hair follicle, which causes the hair to become weaker and shortens the hair\u2019s life span. Eventually, the hair follicle may stop producing any hair at all, leading to bald spots and baldness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Male pattern hair loss can also be triggered by certain lifestyle habits, such as intense amounts of stress or poor emotional health. After undergoing a stressful event, you might get acute telogen effluvium. In a normal healthy person\u2019s scalp, around 85 percent of our hair follicles are in a growth phase (anagen) and 15 percent are in a resting phase (telogen). When you experience a shock, up to 70 percent of your hair follicles can go into a resting (telogen hair) state. If you are perpetually stressed, you may experience chronic telogen effluvium and hair loss over a longer period.\u00a0 To improve healthy hair after an incidence of telogen effluvium, it\u2019s best to pinpoint what stressors may have triggered the response and to focus on healthy habits like proper hydration and adequate sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, diet can affect overall hair health. Patients who have lackluster diets often miss out on the nutrients that help to support healthy hair growth. Be sure to consume fatty fish, eggs, leafy greens, fruit, and nuts in your diet to promote healthy hair growth. Additionally, protein powders or excess testosterone sources found in bodybuilding supplements can make hair loss worse by stimulating further sensitivity to androgens. Current clinical research suggests that creatine supplements can increase dihydrotestosterone in the bloodstream, which can, in turn, lead to weakened hair follicles.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0Photo Credit: Courtesy of Dr. Michele Green<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Can Male Hair Loss be Prevented?<\/h3>\n

Male pattern hair loss is genetic and therefore can develop even with preventative measures, such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n