Although not a health problem in itself, male hair loss is nonetheless very uncomfortable for many men. Typically, male hair loss, also known as male pattern baldness, occurs because it is genetically passed down from generation to generation. In this Cause of male Hair loss, DHT, a hormone, causes the hair follicles to stop functioning and shut down, thus resulting in a mans hair loss. This trend can often be reversed if DHT is suppressed with a hairloss treatment. With male pattern baldness, typically, what begins to happen first is that the hairline begins to recede, followed by a bald patch appearing on top of the head or slightly further back. As hair loss continues, the hairline creeps further back, eventually resulting in a sort of “M”-shaped pattern as hair stays at the front of the head and on the sides, but recedes further and further back along the top on either side.

What happens with male pattern baldness is that DHT begins to shut down hair follicles. In the cycle of the hair, normally, hair falls out all the time but is replaced by new, healthy hair growing in the follicle. With male Hairloss, the DHT begins to shut down the hair follicle, so that when a hair falls out, each successive hair that grows is smaller and thinner. Eventually, the hair follicle ceases to produce hair altogether. DHT can be suppressed within the body by reducing the level of testosterone, which some Hair loss products do as a side effect, thus regrowing hair.

Now, there are male hair loss remedies on the market that have been proven to work to suppress DHT and thus encourage new hair growth. For example, one product that has been shown to reduce testosterone and thus suppress benign prostate disease, or BPD, also perhaps encourages new hair growth. Saw palmetto is a supplement that many men take; it is available over-the-counter as an herbal supplement. Pro-vitamin B5 is another supplement that may help with a mans hair loss. Topical preparations that discourage male hair loss and encourage hair regrowth include Rogaine and Propecia. If all else fails, you may also wish to consider medical intervention, such as hair loss replacement surgery.

Types of Medical hair loss surgeries
There are several different types of medical hair loss surgeries on the market. Many if not most can be performed as an office visit, and do not need hospitalization.

Hair transplants: Hair follicles are removed from an area of the head where hair is still growing, usually the back of the head. In some cases, hair may also be taken from other parts of the body. These "hair plugs" are then implanted in the balding areas.

Scalp lifts (flap surgery): For this type of surgery, instead of doing individual hair plugs, what surgeons do is to remove an entire area of the scalp affected by hair loss and replace it with one that has hair.

Scalp reductions: In this procedure, the area affected by hair loss is simply removed and the remaining skin (which still contains hair follicles) is pulled together and sutured. This technique is rarely done anymore.

Male hair loss treatments and product remedies
Cause of male Hairloss varies; for this reason, so will Hair loss treatments. Depending on your particular cause of Hairloss, you will want to look for different types of hair loss remedies for your hair loss. Although hair loss is a problem for both men and women, its more prevalent in men, specifically because of male pattern baldness, which happens genetically. Although the hair loss itself may cause psychological discomfort, it should be noted that for this type of hair loss, there is no physical impact whatsoever. You will not be healthier if you have hair versus if you don't (unless, of course, the psychological stress of not having hair affects you physically).

It should also be noted that although you do want to work on keeping the hair you have (should you go this route), what this really means is that you want to work on keeping those hair follicles active. Simply put, hair loss occurs as a matter of rejuvenation and renewal. Every person with a full head of hair regularly loses hair. The difference is, the person with a full head of hair regularly replaces hair shafts with new ones, while the person with hair loss does not, or does so much more slowly until the hair follicle shuts down altogether. It is estimated that a person with no hair loss difficulties whatsoever still loses up to 100 hairs per day. Once you have decided to treat your hair loss, you need to look for the proper Hairloss remedy. This will differ depending on what the cause of male Hairloss is. Is your hair loss part of your family history, meaning the typical male pattern baldness? Have you been ill? Have you been under a lot of stress? Are you eating properly?

Whatever the reasons, there are different approaches depending on what has caused your hair loss. If you have male pattern baldness (which is, again, genetic), topical products such as Propecia and Rogaine can be bought over the counter and have been shown to help remarkably in this type of situation. If you're ill or are taking a particular medication that may be causing baldness, or if you are under a lot of stress, these situations often show spontaneous hair regrowth once the stressful situation, medication or other temporary factor has been removed or remedied. For the best results, consult your doctor to figure out which type of hair loss treatment you have before you treat (although good nutrition is always beneficial, whether for your hair or for your entire body as a whole).

Male hair loss preparations and remedies
Rogaine (minoxidil): Rogaine, also known as minoxidil, is a topical treatment that is available over the counter. There also are generic formulations that are less expensive available now. Rogaine was first used as a blood pressure medication. When men took this medication, they noticed that they had hair regrowth. It was developed into a topical application so that everyone could use it without side effects. Although Rogaine does work, it must be noted that it stops working if you quit using it. It generally produces the best growth on the crown of the head.

Propecia (Finasteride): Propecia is a prescription that is used to shrink the prostate. It also lowers DHT and the body, which is the major cause of male pattern baldness, the most common kind. It works especially well with men who are just beginning to go bald and have not been so for a protracted period of time.

Revivogen: This is a natural hair loss remedy that is reported to work well in male Hairloss.

Advecia: This is another natural hair loss treatment; it includes vitamins and minerals, as well as green tea and saw palmetto, to help encourage hair growth.

Most men lose hair because it is a familial pattern. Male pattern hair loss is genetic and will not go away without intervention. It can be slowed or even stopped with medication and sometimes surgery. Whatever your decision for hair loss treatment and remedy, do your homework before you decide on what treatment, if any, you want to use.