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Men's hair loss, otherwise known as androgenic alopecia, is caused by dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which is created in the human body when testosterone reacts with a 5-alpha-reductase enzyme. Men that are genetically predisposed to baldness have hair follicles that are more sensitive to DHT, which slowly degrades their ability to create hair. Additionally, factors such as stress, hormonal imbalance, or serious Infectious Diseases may promote the loss of hair.

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