Androgenetic alopecia: what is it and how to recognize it?

THEandrogenetic alopecia (or hormonal drop, baldness) is the most common cause of chronic hair lossIt affects up to 70% of men and almost one in two women after the age of 40.

Often progressive, silent and misunderstood, it is nevertheless linked to a specific hormonal mechanism: DHT (dihydrotestosterone).

In this article, discover how to recognize androgenic alopecia, what differentiates it from other types of hair loss, and above all how to act effectively with a complete hormonal anti-hair loss protocol.

What is androgenetic alopecia?

Androgenetic alopecia is a hormonal hair loss.
It results from a genetic sensitivity hair follicles to DHT, a hormone derived from testosterone.

💡 The mechanism:

• The enzyme 5-alpha-reductase transforms testosterone into DHT (dihydrotestosterone).

• This DHT binds to receptors in hair follicles.

• In predisposed people, it causes a progressive miniaturization hair: it grows thinner, shorter, then ends up falling out.

It is this process of follicular miniaturization which ultimately leads to the baldness in humans or in a diffuse weakening of hair in women.

How to recognize androgenic alopecia?

Symptoms vary by gender, but the pattern is often typical.

🧔 In humans:

• Progressive thinning of the temples and top of the head (thin crown)

• Thinner hair on the top of the head, side areas preserved

• Slow onset, from 20-25 years old

👩 In women:

• Thinning of hair on the top of the head (widening parting)

• Overall reduced volume, without completely bald areas

• Thinner, more brittle hair

• Appearance after a hormonal imbalance : menopause, PCOS, etc.

Not to be confused with:

• telogen effluvium (reactive falls linked to stress, deficiency, childbirth or a change of season)

• scalp dermatoses (psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, etc.)

The central role of DHT

La DHT is the main hormone involved in the hormonal hair loss.
It is not “bad” in itself, but when it is produced in excess or the scalp is too sensitive to it, it leads to reduction of the hair cycle.

Result:

• The bulb wears out faster

• The hair becomes thinner and thinner

• Regrowth is becoming scarce

To stop this mechanism, it is necessary act on DHT itself thanks to natural inhibitors called DHT Blockers.

The MakeMyMask hormonal anti-hair loss protocol

At MakeMyMask, we have developed a complete protocol to act on all the levers of androgenetic alopecia — from the inside as well as from the outside.

1. The Active Anti-Hair Loss Scrub

First step of the anti-hair loss protocol, the Active Anti-Hair Loss Scrub current is a essential gesture which gently exfoliates the scalp, oxygenates the hair bulbs and prepares for other treatments.

Enriched with anti-hair loss active ingredients, it frees the scalp of impurities and boosts hair growth thanks to its extended application time.

Dosage : apply section by section to dry scalp, leave on for 15 minutes and rinse. Once a week.

2. Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo with pH5

Le 1st anti-hair loss shampoo with pH5 which fights all causes of hair loss, thanks to the unique combination of patented exosomes & biotin.

It stimulates hair growth & reduces hair loss by 89%.

Dosage : Shampoo twice with each wash for more effective cleaning.

3. The Patented Anti-Hair Loss Serum

A real alternative to Minoxidil, this patented serum developed by a Doctor of Pharmacy for all hair loss conditions (AGA, stress, post-transplant, postpartum, baldness, etc.) remarkably stimulates hair growth.

No greasy effect, no rebound effect, no irritation, maximum tolerance, OK pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Dosage : Light to moderate hair loss: 2 to 3 times/week - Severe hair loss: every day - Do not rinse (duration of use: 1 month, to be repeated at least 3 months).

4. DHT Blocker Anti-Hormonal Loss

Le 1st Anti-Hormonal Hair Loss Supplement which effectively inhibits DHT, enriched with probiotics to boost its effectiveness, and the highest dose on the market! Designed by a Doctor of Pharmacy & Trichologist.

Dosage : 2 capsules/day for 3 months at mealtimes.

How do you know if you have androgenic alopecia?

There are a few signs that should alert you:

• Persistent hair loss beyond 3 months

• Localized scarcity or loss of density

• Family history of baldness

• Appearance after a hormonal event (PCOS, menopause)

The diagnosis can be confirmed via a trichological assessment or an hair analysis with a trichoscope, allowing the density, diameter and vitality of the hair to be assessed.

In short

THEandrogenetic alopecia is a hormonal hair loss linked to DHT, which gradually weakens the bulbs.
If it does not “cure” completely, it can be slowed down and stabilized effectively thanks to targeted support.

👉 The MakeMyMask hormonal anti-hair loss protocol acts on all stages of the process. A natural, scientific and comprehensive approach to slow down baldness et sustainably preserve hair density.