New Research on Male Pattern Baldness

New Research on Male Pattern Baldness July 29, 2009 Given a choice most men would rather keep their hair than lose it.  In 2007 men spent $115 million dollars on hair transplant and global revenues for baldness treatment recently pushed over $405 million dollars annually.  Research at McGill University, King's College London and GlaxoSmithKline, Inc. has reveals how newly discovered baldness genes put 1 out of 7 men at risk hair loss. 80% of men who are bald are believed to lose their hair due to hereditary factors.  Researches have known for years that genes on the female X chromosome were a factor in male pattern baldness.  Male pattern baldness is the most common form of baldness and results in the M pattern of hair loss seen in men where hair recedes in the frontal hairline and over the back of the head.  New findings have shown that additional genes play a dominant role in the development of baldness. Dr. Brent Richards of McGill University explained that the idea of male baldness resulting from genes on the mother's side of the family is only part of the story.  "It's been long recognized that there must be several genes causing male pattern baldness.  Until now, no one could identify... Read More   Advantages of Using an Exercise Stability Ball   Exercise Tips For A Busy Mom   Beginners Yoga Information   To unsubscribe or change subscriber options  click here .

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