Causes of male baldness
Jun 29, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Introduction
Male baldness may be caused by factors such as genetics, abnormal androgen secretion, poor mental health, folliculitis, or scalp fungal infections. It is important to maintain a regular lifestyle, learn to relieve mental stress, keep a calm state of mind, pay attention to scalp hygiene, and avoid using irritating hair care products. If any discomfort occurs, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly.
In general, male baldness may be caused by factors such as genetics, abnormal androgen secretion, poor mental health, folliculitis, or tinea capitis. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Genetics
If there is a family history of baldness, especially in the father or grandfather, male family members have an increased risk of developing baldness. It is recommended to maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat a balanced diet, and avoid using irritating hair care products.
2. Abnormal Androgen Secretion
Male androgen levels change with age. When androgens in the body are converted into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), this can lead to miniaturization of hair follicles, thinning hair, follicular atrophy, and eventually symptoms of male pattern baldness. It is advisable to avoid excessive fatigue and staying up late, engage in regular physical exercise, and maintain normal hormone levels.
3. Poor Mental Health
Chronic stress, anxiety, and emotional tension can cause endocrine disorders, affecting hair growth and increasing hair loss, leading to baldness. It is recommended to maintain a positive mindset and learn effective stress management techniques.
4. Folliculitis
Folliculitis is usually caused by bacterial infection or improper scalp hygiene. The inflammation can damage hair follicles, impairing hair growth and resulting in symptoms of male baldness. It is often accompanied by symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, and itching of the scalp. Patients may use medications such as fusidic acid cream, mupirocin ointment, or cefuroxime axetil tablets as directed by a physician.
5. Tinea Capitis (Scalp Ringworm)
Tinea capitis is mostly caused by fungal infections, which disrupt the scalp's ecosystem, damage hair follicles, and lead to hair loss, including baldness in men. Symptoms may also include scalp itching, flaking, and redness. Patients should follow medical advice and use antifungal treatments such as terbinafine hydrochloride cream, compound ketoconazole shampoo, or griseofulvin tablets.
To prevent male baldness, it is important to maintain a regular sleep schedule, manage mental stress effectively, keep a calm and balanced mood, ensure proper scalp hygiene, and avoid using harsh or irritating hair products.
