Minoxidil works by expanding the blood vessels in your scalp, improving blood flow to the hair follicles so they produce stronger, healthier hair.
A receding hairline can feel like a cause for panic. But if you catch it early, there’s no reason why you can’t stop it in its tracks.
DHT is a sex hormone derived from testosterone. Combined with a genetic tendency towards male pattern baldness, DHT in the hair follicles on your head can shrink the follicles and stop them producing healthy hairs.
According to research, high levels of stress can impact hair loss in both men and women, through the stress hormone cortisol.
Male pattern baldness is caused by a complex combination of genetic factors and hormones, while testosterone is the primary hormonal player in hair loss.