For those agonizing over their apparent hair loss, the only silver lining is probably the myth that bald men are usually more virile than the rest of the male clan. Although this might sound like an appealing reward for going down the rough balding path, the sad part is that this is just another one of those myths stemming from bits and pieces of random facts.

This story most likely budded from the fact that high levels of the male hormone testosterone is responsible for male pattern hair loss. We know it is testosterone that keeps the men macho and virile. Although it is true that testosterone is responsible for virility, and MPHL is caused due to high levels of the male hormone, the fact is that this baldness is induced not by testosterone, but by another form of this hormone called DiHydroTestosterone (DHT).

DHT is formed in the male body by the action of an enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase, on the male sex hormone testosterone. Although this DHT is essential for generating male body hair and the development of male sex organs, high amounts of this hormone leads to shrinking of the hair follicles and male pattern hair loss.

So, if you find little balding patches appearing on your once abundant mane, do not sit back celebrating your virility. Medical help for hair loss is now easily available in the forms of oral medication such as Propecia, which you can even buy online from us at Menscare.