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Understanding the Causes of Balding and Detecting Hair Loss Scams

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Know you know that DHT is responsible for male pattern balding, it will be much easier to spot hair loss scams. That being said – you still need to be discerning when it comes to hair loss products since they often prey on the insecurities of guys who are just looking for something that works.

ALWAYS KNOW YOUR SURGEON, AND YOUR PRODUCT.

When it comes to hair loss, there are countless scam products out there that promise the world but ultimately fail to deliver. These types of products are usually aimed at guys who are newly suffering from hair loss and are frantically looking for a product that will halt it. The purpose of this guide is to help you avoid falling victim to these of products so you can tackle your hair loss effectively.

The cause of male pattern balding

Male Pattern Baldness In order to avoid hair loss scams, it’s incredibly beneficial to be educated when it comes to the causes of hair loss. The main cause of male pattern balding is due to an increase in dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT causes your hair follicles to shrink and eventually die, which results in thinning hair and eventually baldness. There are other things that can contribute to and cause short-term hair loss, including diet, stress and trauma. However when it comes to male pattern balding, DHT is the culprit in the vast majority of cases. The increase of DHT and the thinning of the hair that occurs as a result, affects men in different ways and at different ages. Some men will start to lose their hair as early as their teens, while some guys are lucky enough to still have a full head of hair into their 50s and above. However, the likelihood of hair loss increases significantly after the age of 30.

How to spot hair loss scams

Know you know that DHT is responsible for male pattern balding, it will be much easier to spot hair loss scams. That being said – you still need to be discerning when it comes to hair loss products since they often prey on the insecurities of guys who are just looking for something that works. One of the big telltale signs of a scam hair loss product is the use of exaggerated language. You should always be wary of any products that are sold using phrases such as ‘undiscovered secret’ or ‘the solution they don’t want you to know about’. Genuinely effective hair loss products are not sold using such language.