Does anyone know why only the hair on the top gets thin and not the sides. Whats the scientific reason. What does the sides have that protects it from DHT

giants,

It all comes down to genes.

Certain hair follicles may be genetically predisposed to DHT - the hormone responsible for hair loss.

If you are experiencing hereditary hair loss, one can expect a similar pattern to that of the norwood scale or the ludwig scale.

As far as why the hair on the sides and back of your head are much more DHT resistant, I don't really know. But this is why hair transplant surgery works.

Cheers,

Falc

Its just interesting, maby more studies should be done regarding why the hair on the back and the side are so strong. Maby it could be applied to the top

its nice to have someone as dedicated as you are for anwsering our questions we really appreciate it.

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Its just interesting, maby more studies should be done regarding why the hair on the back and the side are so strong. Maby it could be applied to the top

It can be applied to the top. This is the process known as hair transplantation surgery.

You are, however, way too young to consider that at this time as it would not be beneficial to you.

Falc

I am aware if HT. I diddt mean it that way. All im saying is maby by understanding why the hair doesnt thin on the side we can apply that to why it thins on the top (How does it resist DHT so well?

question 2: can applyingdned forms of HDT to the scalp cause the follicls to build up an immunity to it?

deadened forms*

giants,

Ok, I understand.

You hit the key component of scientific research on hair loss. I imagine if they can find the gene or genes that are responsible for hair loss, perhaps there will be a way to turn it off.

Can hair actually build immunity to DHT? I would venture to say I doubt it, but I'm not sure! It's a good theory...but I don't have the answer.

If you find a cure in your research...keep us posted

Falc

4 questions

# 1: Why is hair loss so slow in developing a cure. Altough it doesnt get much funding the reward for a cure is so huge, youd think many people would be working on it.

#2: Have you heard anything about the new protien being developed in massachusetts.

#3: 5 years ago there was talk about how hair loss would be cured with such things as hair cloning in 5-10 years. I know hair cloning is still being tested yet they say we are still 5-10 years away from any major hair develpoements. In 5 years will they still be saying 5-10 years?

#4: Besides cloning what is the future of hair loss. What is being researched currently.

Theank you for the time.

1. I don't know. I guess it goes with the slogan "Good things come to those who wait"? I know research is being done in the area of hair loss - but I can't speak for the hold ups as to why a "cure" is taking so long. I suppose we could ask the same question about serious diseases like cancer as well. I would like medical research to move more quickly, but I guess we just have to wait.

2. Are you referring to WNTs? The protein that was discovered to produce hair growth in mice? If you are referring to something else, I encourage you to post an article as it would benefit the community.

3. Yes, you are probably right - I wouldn't put all your eggs in the hair cloning basket. I'm not saying it won't be around one day - but we just don't know when.

4. I couldn't answer this in full - however, I know WNTs proteins in mice were being studied and hair cloning.

Here is an interesting thread you might want to read as well: http://hair-restoration-info.com/eve/forums?a=tpc&s=569...461046023#7461046023

Falc