The study was done by involving 150 pairs of twins

A new study done by Dr. Bahman Guyuron from the University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Ohio has examined whether the genetic process of male pattern baldness is the only reason why men suffer from hair loss and whether external factors could also be playing a part.

The study was done by involving 150 pairs of twins who were present at a twin festival taking place in Twinsburg, Ohio. All of the twins were photographs and their respective hair loss was documented while at the same time they were asked many questions about their lives which could have a bearing on their hair loss.

Since twins are genetically identical if there were any differences in hair loss it would almost certainly be as a result of external lifestyle factors.  For example in women it was observed that the death of their spouse or divorce were linked to a higher rate of hair loss.

For men it was seen that drinking, smoking, stress and exposure to sun had slight but significant impacts on the rate of male pattern baldness. High blood pressure and not getting exercise was also seen to increase the hair loss rate in men.

Men should remember however that the biggest impact to their hair loss will be in their genes but it is worth knowing that unhealthy lifestyle habits will only accelerate the existing genetic hair loss and so they should be avoided as much as possible.

There is also something you can do about the genetic aspects of male pattern baldness, namely with the use of the hair loss medication Propecia which works by slowing down the buildup of dihydrotestosterone in the scalp which is the cause of the hair loss.

Propecia which is used by millions of men around the world has a positive impact on the majority of men who use it by either slowing down the rate of hair loss, stopping it completely or even by making the hair regrow.