Understanding Male Pattern Baldness (MPB)

The more you know about your MPB, the better decisions you’ll make.

Male pattern baldness (MPB) is the most common form of hair loss, representing close to 95% of all cases of hair loss in men. And about half of all men experience MPB by age 30. So if you have MPB, you’re certainly not alone.

You’re probably very familiar with this type of hair loss. It can begin with a receding hairline, slow balding at the crown, or both. It is typically a progressive condition—left untreated, the hair loss will  continue into total baldness. By the time you may notice your hair loss, 50% of your hair may be gone. That’s why it’s important to start taking GRANULERX as soon as possible, to  shut down  further hair loss and revive the dormant follicle.

Scientists believe that MPB is inherited from either side of the family and that a chemical called dihydrotestosterone—more commonly referred to as DHT—is a key factor in hair loss.

DHT is a substance in the body that can shrink the hair follicle until it no longer produces visible hair.

Scientists believe DHT and family history are key factors in hair loss.

Throughout this section, you will learn more about MPB, its causes, and stages, and what you can do about it.

CAUSES OF MPB

Your mother’s father has plenty of hair, so you won’t go bald, right? Not so fast. Actually, MPB can be inherited from either side of the family. Your hair follicles may be more susceptible to a chemical in the body called dihydrotestosterone, or DHT.

DHT and MPB

Men with MPB have elevated levels of DHT in their balding scalps. Scientists believe DHT contributes to the progressive shrinking of hair follicles, making it unproductive  and a decrease in the number of visible hairs.

DHT is a substance in the scalp that can shrink the hair follicle until it no longer produces visible hair. Scientists believe DHT and family history are key factors in hair loss. GRANULERX directly blocks the formulation of DHT in the scalp and reduces significantly its circulation in the blood.

STAGES OF MPB

Time marches on...and so does MPB

Male pattern baldness is nothing new. It’s not rare, either. One trip around the office or a visit to a sports event will remind you that you’re not alone. In fact, MPB affects about 50% of men by age 30. It can begin in your teens, 20s, or 30s, and before you know it, much of your hair may already be gone.

Without treatment, MPB usually gets worse.

The Norwood-Hamilton scale shows the progressive stages of MPB. You may find using the scale helpful in identifying your stage. Left untreated, MPB is a condition that usually gets worse.

Like you, most men would prefer to keep as much hair as possible. But unfortunately, desire alone does not keep hair from falling out. Your MPB will most likely continue, causing the bald spot on your crown to expand 360 degree.

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