Why do men bald far more frequently than women? Is there a particular catalyst or anything?
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It’s related to testosterone, which men have more of. Enzymes in male bodies convert testosterone – the principal male sex hormone – into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This is what makes hair shorter and thinner.
Men can vary with the amount of receptors on their head for this chemical, which is why there’s variation. Asian men also have less receptors, so there’s less male pattern baldness for them.
After menopause women have less estrogen and the testosterone they have will start to have more effect, so you do see women getting more bald by hair becoming shorter and thinner – but it’s happening all over the head, not just at the front, so it’s less noticeable.
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