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Minoxidil works by expanding the blood vessels in your scalp, improving blood flow to the hair follicles so they produce stronger, healthier hair.
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A receding hairline can feel like a cause for panic. But if you catch it early, there’s no reason why you can’t stop it in its tracks.
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DHT is a sex hormone derived from testosterone. Combined with a genetic tendency towards male pattern baldness, DHT in the hair follicles on your head can shrink the follicles and stop them producing healthy hairs.
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According to research, high levels of stress can impact hair loss in both men and women, through the stress hormone cortisol.
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Male pattern baldness is caused by a complex combination of genetic factors and hormones, while testosterone is the primary hormonal player in hair loss.