Pros and cons of male pattern baldness

Men lose hair at times painfully experiencing the process, as he, in their opinion, reducing their appeal for the fair sex. However, hair loss is not always entail negative consequences.

Male pattern baldness

Hair loss   for men it is a signal of increased risk of heart disease. Health of the cardiovascular system is closely related to the health of the arteries supplying it with blood, and their relation to hormones. Exactly effect of hormones and leads to baldness . therefore lost most of the hair on men 32% more likely to experience heart disease.

Male pattern baldness

The researchers also found a direct connection between hair loss   and an enlarged prostate. We are talking about a benign (noncancerous) hyperplasia prostate faced up to 40% of all men older than 50. This It leads to difficulties with urination. One of the reasons baldness   is an increased level of stress, which is able the body starts to produce adrenaline, cortisol and testosterone. They are immersed hair follicles in "hibernation" for three months, so the stress inextricably linked with alopecia.

Many of the victims II diabetes type is also frequently observed loss of hair, although scientists have not yet determined what It's connected. Perhaps because of the increased blood sugar level finest the blood vessels supplying the hair follicles are damaged. Finally, Baldness can be the result of problems with the thyroid gland, and the immune system irregular menstruation.

But there is a positive side alopecia. Back in 2010, US scientists found that fast men lose their hair less frequently faced with testicular cancer, as increased testosterone provides additional protection. Incidentally, the more this hormone, the less problems in men with erectile dysfunction, which is very good for sexual life. (READ MORE)

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