Is a bald head a sign of virility?

Premature balding in men genetic - PakTribune:
Some people even say a hairless head is a sign of virility! But if you're not happy with a receding hairline and/or bald patch, here's how to make the most of what you've got and a few ways to slow the process down.

A number of factors can lead to baldness in men, including stress, illness, scalp infections and certain prescription drugs. But the most common cause of baldness is genetically determined and unavoidable. If your father is bald, you've got a pretty good chance of losing your hair, too.

Testosterone is at the root of the problem - for men who are genetically programmed for baldness, chemical receptors in the hair follicles convert testosterone to dihydro-testosterone and, as they get older, this causes the follicles to produce thin, downy hair.

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