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Oscar snubbee and his case of hair loss

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Gary Oldman, who received his first Oscar nomination for his role in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, is now experiencing male pattern baldness like nearly 70% of men by age 35 and 85% by age 50. Male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia, is caused by a combination of genetics and the hormone androgens, which leads to increased production of dihydrotestosterone that can cause hair loss on the scalp. While there are medications and procedures that can treat hair loss, androgenetic alopecia has no cure as it is not a disease.

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After Tom Sherak and Jennifer Lawrence announced the list of the Oscar Nominations 2012, people raved. The list was considerably short and lacked names of other deserving personalities. However, finding Gary Oldman on the list implies the body is on top of its game again. Gary Oldman, who had been snubbed for his role of the notorious Sid Vicious, and for other notable roles, receives his first-ever nomination which he should have obtained two decades ago. While the Oscars snubbed his artistry for several occasions, Gary Oldmans ongoing baldness cannot play hide-and-seek anymore. Guess, Gary Oldman is becoming what his last name says he is. Yes, Oldman now belongs to nearly half of the worlds adult population that suffers from a condition called androgenetic alopecia or male pattern baldness. Androgenetic alopecia affects nearly 70 per cent of men by age 35 and 85 per cent by age 50.
The term androgenetic alopecia refers to two contexts. Androgenetic is derived from the theory that this condition is caused by the combination of the genetics and androgens. Alopecia is the Greek term for hair loss of any type. Androgenetic alopecia is otherwise known as pattern baldness. The condition tends to run in the family in the vast majority of cases. This genetic tendency will signal the hair follicles in the scalp to produce the enzyme 5-alpha reductase (5-AR). 5-AR enzyme has the main duty to act upon testosterone to convert it into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Because of the genetic link, certain follicles are sensitive to DHT which is why DHT is known to cause pattern hair loss. In some cases, however, the genetic link is non-existent. Some patients have no family history of baldness. Likewise, there are cases wherein only the parents are bald and the offspring are not despite the fact that the condition is polygenic in inheritance.
Because it is not a disease, there is no cure for AA. Fortunately, there is a wide range of options to treat it. There are medications such as minoxidil and finasteride that may pose long-lasting side effects although may be effective. There is also laser hair restoration therapy that is notable for its safety. In severe cases of hair loss, surgical treatments are perhaps the only option.

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Oscar snubbee and his case of hair loss

  • 2. After Tom Sherak and Jennifer Lawrence announced the list of the Oscar Nominations 2012, people raved. The list was considerably short and lacked names of other deserving personalities. However, finding Gary Oldman on the list implies the body is on top of its game again. Gary Oldman, who had been snubbed for his role of the notorious Sid Vicious, and for other notable roles, receives his first-ever nomination which he should have obtained two decades ago. While the Oscars snubbed his artistry for several occasions, Gary Oldmans ongoing baldness cannot play hide-and-seek anymore. Guess, Gary Oldman is becoming what his last name says he is. Yes, Oldman now belongs to nearly half of the worlds adult population that suffers from a condition called androgenetic alopecia or male pattern baldness. Androgenetic alopecia affects nearly 70 per cent of men by age 35 and 85 per cent by age 50.
  • 3. The term androgenetic alopecia refers to two contexts. Androgenetic is derived from the theory that this condition is caused by the combination of the genetics and androgens. Alopecia is the Greek term for hair loss of any type. Androgenetic alopecia is otherwise known as pattern baldness. The condition tends to run in the family in the vast majority of cases. This genetic tendency will signal the hair follicles in the scalp to produce the enzyme 5-alpha reductase (5-AR). 5-AR enzyme has the main duty to act upon testosterone to convert it into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Because of the genetic link, certain follicles are sensitive to DHT which is why DHT is known to cause pattern hair loss. In some cases, however, the genetic link is non-existent. Some patients have no family history of baldness. Likewise, there are cases wherein only the parents are bald and the offspring are not despite the fact that the condition is polygenic in inheritance.
  • 4. Because it is not a disease, there is no cure for AA. Fortunately, there is a wide range of options to treat it. There are medications such as minoxidil and finasteride that may pose long-lasting side effects although may be effective. There is also laser hair restoration therapy that is notable for its safety. In severe cases of hair loss, surgical treatments are perhaps the only option.