Male Baldness: FAQ
Posted by in Health & Fitness on May 17, 2012
Baldness, including male pattern baldness, is a condition that is common in all men, even those as young as 20 and can be down to biological issues. Baldness can also happen as the result of medications or medical procedures. It is the naturally occurring baldness that is the subject of this article.
What are the symptoms of male baldness?
There may be obvious signs such as hair loss that occurs when you brush or comb your hair. You may even experience hair loss while washing your hair or taking a shower. Your hair is not likely to come out in clumps but will break off more often. Male baldness often begins at or near the hairline. You may notice your hairline receding or moving back from your forehead. Most men will notice their hair thinning or becoming finer in texture.
What are the diagnostic tests for male baldness?
It is possible for doctors to determine whether you have male baldness simply by looking at your scalp. They assess the overall appearance and condition of the scalp to rule out medical causes. The pattern of the hair loss is also considered during the diagnostic phase. If you seem to be losing hair in patches, you believe you are losing excessive hair, or pain accompanies your hair loss, your doctor may perform a skin biopsy to make a diagnosis. Hair analysis is not used to diagnose any type of baldness.
Is this condition inherited?
Male baldness is a predominantly inherited condition. Although many in the medical community have assumed for years that it is inherited from the mother, this is not actually the case. Recent research suggests that baldness is probably a dominant trait and that more than one gene is involved in producing it. Further, it appears that this trait can be passed on by either the mother or the father. The debate, and the research, continues on this particular issue.
Is baldness a cause for concern?
If you have male pattern baldness then you do not have a medical condition. There is no need for concern from a health perspective. But baldness affects your appearance which is important to many men. The more self-conscious you become about your hair loss, you may become anxious or depressed which can be serious.
What is the cure for male baldness?
Propecia the hair loss medication approved by FDA and is available in tablet form. Though male baldness cannot be cured completely successful treatments can are available to reduce or stop hair loss and even cause hair to grow again in some men. Propecia has been rigorously tested through multiple clinical trials and has been proven to be safe and effective for men.
Cialis – is it right for you?
Posted by in Health & Fitness on May 17, 2012
Maybe things haven’t been going quite the way you planned. You might have recently experienced a very common problem when having sex with your partner. You may not have been all you wanted to be. Does that mean you suffer from erectile dysfunction? The answer may surprise you.
Erectile dysfunction or ED is a common ailment in men. More than 50% of men over 40 experience ED. It is less common in men in their thirties; even less in their twenties without some other underlying physical or mental problem. With the introduction of drugs like Cialis, more men are finding out they are not alone, and are having a talk with their doctors about what is right for them.
Take a few minutes to ask yourself some tough questions:
- Are you slow to become erect?
- Is it difficult getting hard enough to penetrate your partner?
- Is it getting more difficult to maintain an erection during sex with your partner?
- Are you hesitant to initiate sex because you can’t maintain your erection?
If you answered yes to any of the above, then:
- Has it happened more than once?
- Is it becoming more frequent?
Yes? Well, you are not alone. You don’t have to feel ashamed or stressed about your performance. Consult with your doctor and find out what you can do to remedy your ED. You might be surprised how easy to is to treat. You doctor might prescribed an ED treatment like cialis, or combination of life changes (like diet and exercise) and Cialis.
ED affects more than your sex life. It adds undue stress. It affects your relationship with your partner. Often men who suffer from untreated ED suffer a loss in self-confidence, indifference, low self-esteem, and even depression. ED takes away from your quality of life, and a simple treatment like Cialis can bring that back. What are you waiting for; a conversation with your doctor can make a big change in your quality of life. Ask your doctor what treatment is right for you.