Posted: May 22nd, 2023

An androgen by the name of Testosterone is found in men

An androgen by the name of Testosterone is found in men, which helps in normal generative and sexual functioning. The testosterone converts into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and works on the hair follicles along with acting on the other parts of the body. Sometimes, due to increased sensitivity of the hair follicles to DHT, hair growth is affected resulting into weak and short hair (Liu & Aspres, par. 6).

Genes vs. Environment: Various researches have indicated that genetic factors play greater role in male pattern baldness than environmental factors. Androgens, male sex hormones, are responsible for doing many functions in men that takes account of ruling hair growth. Though many researches are being conducted to study if there are any risky features of this condition, still many of the issues are unidentified