The causes of hair loss can be numerous, but the most common cause is hereditary factors. A significant percentage of men encounter this form of alopecia, known in medical circles as androgenetic alopecia, during their lives. The question that has been asked for years is what causes this condition, and are there ways to prevent or reduce its effects? For you, we have prepared a summary of everything you need to know about hereditary baldness – but let's start from the beginning!

What is Androgenetic Alopecia?

A condition known by many names, hereditary baldness, receding hairline, female baldness, etc., represents the most common form of hair loss in men but can also occur in women. As the name suggests, the main and fundamental reason is genetics. It can appear as early as the twenties and, in the majority of cases for men, ends in their forties. If you haven't noticed any thinning in the density of hair on your head, you're safe. But if you have, don't worry, solutions exist!

How is Hereditary Baldness Recognized?

It can appear in numerous forms, but there are several common patterns in the manifestation of the problem. The first and primary one is the receding hairline. In men, this is manifested through thinning and receding hair in the frontal and temple areas, and hair loss on the crown, and the process can continue until these areas completely merge. In women, the initial stage is manifested as thinning, weak, and thin hair, most commonly occurring after menopause. For men, there are 8 types, while women face 3 types of androgenetic alopecia. During the process of hair loss, the remaining hair on the head loses its quality, the hair becomes thinner, and the result can be complete hair loss in some cases for men, while women rarely face such drastic consequences.

It is important to note that androgenetic alopecia can sometimes indicate other problems that we may not notice, such as hair loss. Therefore, if you notice this condition in yourself or someone else, a systematic examination is a good idea.

When Does the Problem Occur?

To understand the essence of the problem, it is essential to know what a normal hair growth cycle looks like. Each hair on our body is located in follicles, tiny capsules responsible for protecting the root, providing all the necessary care for each hair, and attaching the hair to the skin. Each hair in the follicle goes through a growth cycle that lasts between two and six years. After completing the cycle, the hair enters a resting phase and falls out of its follicle after a few months. Then, the vacated follicle begins the process of creating new hair.

The fact is that even 100 hairs fall out from our hair every day. However, this number is negligible compared to the number of hairs we have on our heads. It is time to be alarmed when we notice a significant number of hairs on the pillow, in our hands, or during hair washing, and numerous factors can trigger a dangerous chain reaction. Due to the influence of various external factors, stress, unhealthy diet, lack of sleep, use of different drugs and preparations, and above all, genetic predispositions of hair in certain regions of the head and family history of the disease, the normal growth cycle through which hair goes through can encounter serious obstacles. Firstly, there is a significant shortening of the hair's life cycle, and after the completion of the previous hair cycle, there is also a prevention of the follicle's function to create new hair in that place, resulting in baldness.

Is Androgenetic Alopecia Permanent?

Unfortunately, the short answer to the question of whether hereditary baldness leaves permanent effects is yes. However, the good news is that there is a permanent solution. Dr. Colić Clinic, with over 30 years of experience and 20,000 satisfied clients worldwide, constantly expands its field of action and works on pushing the boundaries by applying innovative surgical approaches and keeping pace with global trends. One such method is the revolutionary FUE hair transplant method. This state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical procedure allows hair transplantation from areas where the hair is genetically less prone to falling out to areas where it is thinning or missing. Also, as these hairs are more resistant to the factors that can cause hair loss, there is no fear that the hairs will have the same fate as before and fall out again. The process is long, but with the successful effects of the transplantation, you will enjoy them for much, much longer!

In us, you will find a professional approach and expertise due to the many years of applying this method, as well as the easiest and, more importantly, a permanent way to get rid of this problem. Book a consultation with our doctors now and change your life fundamentally!

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