I don't mean to rant here, but...
Truly a great post! I don’t mean to rant here, but…
I'm 28 and balding considerably so I'm quite interested in this subject. My research has only just begun. This thread has helped clarify a few things that I didn’t fully 100% grasp. Thanks! It’s amazing how the theories start to formulate in one’s head. I’m generally considered to be pretty smart, but I’ve had to reread this shit over and over again. Then as soon as I think I’m getting the picture, I’ll find some other tidbit. I’m even getting suspicious of ephedrine! This issue is complex for everyone…otherwise the Doc’s would have resolved it a long time ago.
I think the real challenge here is that we are talking about treating a symptom, and not just a singular problem. The problem could be different for many people…steroids, alcohol, stress, obsessive ejaculation (I’ll take the baldness here), genes, medications, and the list goes on…
So I might be a little late to this thread, but I'd be willing to scan/copy and post partial information on hair loss & DHT that's provided in a recent Anabolics book. Probably breaking some laws here but if anyone wants it, I'll do it. Now I’m a “newbie” and I have a lot to learn, but I think this site is incredible so being able to contribute will actually be an honor. Really! I’m so new I’ve never even done a cycle…actually waiting to get BF% down a little more first. That should buy some time to develop a “theoretical” plan of attack.
IMO I think it’s safe to say that all anabolic/androgenic steroids can potentially promote hair loss for some people while other people simply won’t experience this problem. Yeah that’s right, I read that…and I agree with it too. It’s the variables…genetics, dosage, compounds, etc. I think Jason’s analysis is right on the money.
Personally I don’t really think that losing hair is that big of a deal. Right now I have the clippers for a short trim. If it gets worse, I have a razor…Mach 3, baby! If I were single, I’d probably think differently, though. Although the thought of being able to do something (with or without gear…or honey) to slow/stop or even reverse the process is too much to ignore. Plus I wouldn’t mind being the guy that uncovered the miracle treatment. More realistically I don’t mind being the guy that wasted time looking for it. I plan to consult a few physicians/endocrinologist for more information and references. I’ll let you know if anything dramatic develops.
Sleeping easy…on my hairy little pillow. Peace!
Genetic Predisposition to Hair Loss and Steroids
>I have to argue the MPB factor about hairloss for sure I just think it is >down to individual, I have looked through both sides of my family asked >my parents and my granparents and there is nothing no mpb in my >family not even one person.
I would have to agree here. The "experts" will tell you that you will generally not have a hair loss problem with steroids unless you have a genetic predisposition. As the chemical interactions in the body could certainly widely vary, I believe that there could be cases where you could; eg. just because someone takes a DHT-derived steroid like Anadrol and loses hair does not mean that they have a genetic disposition to convert testosterone to DHT.