GorillaHead
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tissue tension = inflammation
inflamed tissue = more dht for anti-inflammation
that is, no matter what your skull shape, depending on where the tensile apex is, that is where you, personally, will begin to lose your hair - whatever else might start that cascade, the tension maximizes inflammation in that area, which causes dht to overexpress itself i don't know what this means
can you elaborate? if you mean pulling your hair is good for your hair, i agree \o/
that sounds like areata. if it's not pattern hair loss, then it's not pattern hair loss. falling out in patches etc seems far more like an autoimmune diseas
So interesting study you cited about stretch there may be some merit there.
Also to elaborate on your question. I was referring to this study where stretch induced thicker hair. And stretch is induced by tension.
you talk about inflamation increase dht expression and I agree with this. Hence why we see people lose hair with infected scalp and what not.
and in terms of people losing hair on the nape or sides. This is actually not areata. The safe zone is very small on the head. In very advanced aga men will lose the hair and thin on the nape. This has been observed by many doctors and transplant surgeons hence why this diagram shows the safe zone is so small.
lets assume your tension theory is correct then your saying the solution is to relax the muscles? How come in diseases like myotonic dystrophy which is characterized by degrading muscles and severe baldness. Wouldnt a weak muscles apply less tension?
Also how about babies whos hair grow in reverse mpb.
The patterning has more like to do with the development of growth and blood flow.