why is baldness rarely found it females?
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Because male pattern baldness is a sex-linked trait.  The pattern of inheritance is similar to that of color blindness.  Male pattern baldness is caused by a gene located on the X chromosome.  Recall that males are XY and females of XX.  If a male receive a baldness gene on the X chromosome his mother passed on to him, he will go bald because that is his only X chromosome.  If a female receives a baldness gene on one X chromosome, she usually will not go bald because in most cases her second X chromosome supplies genes to maintain a healthy head of hair.  She would go bald only in the relatively rare situation that both of her X chromosomes have the baldness gene.
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Actually, they don't- Men and women lose hair at about the same rate- However, men lose hair in a specific pattern, called, appropriately "male pattern balding".  Men in their 50's actually have *more* hair on the sides and back then women of the same age do, on average, and less on top.\n\nThe idea that an excess of testosterone doesn't make sense, because by far the greatest testosterone level is when a man is young, and it decreases after that.  It is testosterone that causes hair loss, but it's not the overproduction or excess- There are genes controlled developmentally (more produced as you get older) that kick in, which produce proteins under the regulation of testosterone.   These proteins generate a substance that slowly closes the follicle, like cement.  Other developmental genes on the body respond to testosterone differently-by stimulating hair growth.  Think about it- If an excess of testosterone alone caused hair loss, then why do men keep getting hairier (outside the top of the head) as they get older?  It has everything to do with the response of the follicular cells on the top of the head vs. the rest of the body.\n\n*edit* it is not a matter of sex-linked genetic traits, at least not a matter of men getting genes that women do not- Proof of this comes from females who take, for whatever reason, testosterone.  They show the same male-pattern baldness, growth of body hair, deepening voice, larger and stronger muscles, etc.  Women do not get this type of baldness, in general, because they do not make sufficient testosterone to stimulate either loss of head hair or production of body hair.  In a similar vein, men that take estrogen will grow breasts.
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Many women experience hair loss later in life as a result of menopause. The onset of menopause causes a drop off in the production of estrogen. Without the presence of estrogen to produce testosterone blocking enzymes, testosterone can be freely converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) on the scalp. The result is a shorter hair growth cycle, finer hair, and shedding. The most prevalent type of hair loss among women is female pattern thinning, known medically as Androgenetic Alopecia (genetic, diffuse hair loss). But there are many other reasons for women’s hair loss, including menopause-related hormonal imbalances, postpartum/ stress-related shedding, chemotherapy, and Alopecia Areata (spotty hair loss). Some hair loss is actually self-induced: The use of harsh chemical relaxers (Scarring Alopecia), or tight hair braiding (Traction Alopecia) can permanently damage the hair follicle. The treatment is the same for women as for men. Rogaine, and hair grafts are some of the treatments for mild thinning. \n\nLook here for treatment ideas http://www.hairclub.com/
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Hormones, heredity, and society.  If you look hard enough you will see that almost everyone (male and female) has some facial hair under their nose as well as other places.  Females generally have lighter and much finer to the point of not being noticed.  If a girl hair starts to get thicker or darker in these "no hair" zones then a waxing, plucking, or creams are pulled out to remove them.\n\nHowever, as you grow older you will find hair will stop growing in normal areas as well as starting to growing in places you never thought of having hair whether-or-not you are male or female.
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Sounds like you have an early case of the female version of male patterning baldness.  Tough break, girl.\n\nIs your hair falling out or is it just not growing there?\nTry taking a multivitamin for whatever vitamins or minerals you are deficient in.  Then go to your doctor.  And check out Rogaine.
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The most common type of hair loss seen in women is androgenetic alopecia, also known as female pattern alopecia. Alopecia means baldness, but just as in men, it does not have to be complete hair loss. This is seen as hair thinning predominantly over the top and front of the head. It affects approximately one-third of all susceptible women, but is most commonly seen after menopause \n\n\nFemale pattern hair loss may begin as early as puberty. In these cases if there are signs of hormone imbalance, such as excess facial or body hair, a hormone evaluation should be done. Hormonal changes are a common cause of female hair loss. Many women do not realize that hair loss can occur after pregnancy or following discontinuation of birth control pills. It may also follow any sudden physical or psychological stress to the body. These types of hair loss are "Telogen Effluvium" and are usually temporary. It is important to remember that this hair loss may be delayed by up to three months following the change. Up to 8 months will be required for regrowth to be fully achieved.\n\nTreatment often starts with Rogaine (topical minoxidil 2%). Rogaine is the only FDA approved medication currently available for female pattern hair loss. The other hair loss medication, Propecia, just doesn't work in women at all. Aldactone (spironolactone) pills help many women, especially whose hair loss starts before menopause but takes many months. Hormone replacement pills, such as Prempro, plus Aldactone are better after menopause. Experienced hair transplant surgeons can often achieve excellent results in women with the new follicular unit and minigraft techniques. You have to be a qualified candidate and have realistic expectations.
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Not much I'm afraid.  If your hairloss is caused by hormones, as most male pattern baldness is you are out of luck as far as most hairgrow products go.  You are then left with surgical solutions like hair implants.
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Only if you have thinning hair. If you hair is full and bushy, no baldness is in your future.
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My wife has no visible body hair in those areas.  Some do, some don't.  If it's very light hair it doesn't show unless the light hits it right.  but no, not all women have visible body hair.
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WHAT? Ive never seen any women with hairy breasts
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i think this is primarily a male attribute. i know one female that moshes as good as a male, an she always had perfect hair still. wierd. its to do with how the music sounds to us. those who love rock music have it processed in our brain differently - produces feelings of enjoyment. the strong drum beats and quality guitar sounds cant be resisted. and as men cant dance, how else do they show their enjoyment? thats right, throwing themselves about.
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Bald, cause it looks so good on some guys and most of them are gonna go bald eventually anyway.  Short is gonna stay short.
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Because it's more socially acceptable for women to have long, medium, or short hair. Men are "supposed" to have shorter hair.\n\nAnd women have been known to have many hair accessories.\n\nHow many guys do you know own barrettes, rubber bands, head bands, and bobbie pins?
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Hehe i dont know. something about their testosterone. do you mean their bum cheeks or their bum cracks? their all hairy anyway!! lol. women are too, but very very fair and thin hair! you cant tell.
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I have seen some balding dudes with shaved heads who are out with some smokin' hot women.\n\nOh, yeah, there's this balding dude at the gym and his wife works out with him and she is FINE FINE FINE, my man.
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Normal Hair Loss\nThere are a number of reasons why men start to go bald, but if you are a man between the ages of about 20 to 45 and you start to lose scalp hair, then the chances are 95 per cent certain that you are experiencing male pattern baldness. As the term suggests, male pattern baldness follows a typical sequence or pattern. \n\nSponsored Links\nHair Loss Chart\nRanking of the top hair loss products for 2006!\nwww.Hair-Loss-Report.com\n\nTips for Fixing Hair Loss\nSee how I did it. 92% success. Before/After pics. Men/women.\nRestorationHair.com\n\nHair Loss Product Reviews\nRanking and reviews of the top 4 hair loss treatments available!\nwww.Hair-Loss-Study.com\nHair loss can start in different areas but is usually at the temples and/or on the crown of the head. Initial thinning of hair progresses over a number of years and may lead to total baldness but more typically loss of hair over the top surface of the head.\nThe Cause of Male Pattern Baldness\nMost men are genetically predisposed to male pattern baldness. It is the effect of hormones on the hair follicle that produces male pattern baldness. Testosterone, a hormone that is present in high levels in males after puberty, is converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase. DHT has an adverse affect on the hair follicles. Acting on a hormone receptor on the hair follicle it slows down hair production and produces weak, shorter hair, sometimes it stops hair growth from the follicle completely. This process gradually depletes your stock of hair and is normal hair loss.\n\nHair loss, Illness or Disease\nGo to your doctor if:\nYou lose hair suddenly, if your hair loss is in clumps or significant enough that you notice large amounts on your pillow, covering the back of your clothes or when you wash your hair. This type of hair loss does not represent typical male baldness, but it does require a diagnosis. Don't worry
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This is a good site on hair, despite a few popups:\n\nhttp://www.keratin.com/\n\nRead especially the sections on hair biology, and androgenetic alopecia.\n\nThere are a few treatments for this baldness, but I agree that it is no big deal, to most people; women are not going to reject a man, just because he is balding!  It so common among men!!!