Hair loss in men can be caused by several factors.  Understanding why your hair is thinning is the first step to fixing the problem.  Once you recognize the underlying source of your hair loss, then you can address the issue accurately.

There are some things you should look for first if you start to lose your hair.  There are some situations that can cause hair loss that are temporary or can be fixed.  If you recently have had surgery or a major illness, the stress on your body can cause temporary hair loss.  However, once you have recovered your hair will start growing back as it did before.

 Some medications can cause hair loss as well.  Antidepressants and birth control pills are common medications that cause hair loss in some people.  Another obvious medication are ones used during chemotherapy cancer treatments.  Additionally, blood thinners, gout treatments, and excessive vitamin A can call cause hair loss.  The good news is, once you stop taking the medication your hair will grow back to normal. 

 There are diseases and infections that can result in hair loss as well.  You could get a fungal infection of the scalp that would cause hair loss.  Additionally, hormone imbalances can cause hair loss.  Male and female hormone imbalances, thyroid problems, and pregnancy are all situations where hormones can cause hair loss.

 The good news with all of these types of hair loss is that the thinning hair is just a symptom of a treatable issue.  However, the most common type of hair loss in men is Androgenetic alopecia; or male pattern baldness. 

 The cause of male pattern baldness is not 100% figured out.  It is known that genetics and hormones are involved.  That is why there are some successful treatments out there for it, but no “cures”.

 This is an interesting article that goes in depth about how the hormones affect hair growth and hair loss in men.  However, hormones are not always the only issue.  The other main cause of male-pattern baldness are genetics.

 There have been some large studies that seem to indicate that male-pattern baldness is a recessive gene on the X chromosome that is passed down on the maternal side.  Chances are, if you are young and experience male-pattern baldness it is because you inherited it.

 So can you treat baldness?  Obviously, for some people you can.  There are many treatments out there such as the laser comb and Rogaine.  These treatments vary from hormone therapies, follicle treatments, and phototherapy with a laser comb.  The first step to finding the right treatment is to determine exactly what your cause of baldness is.