why genetically do some men go bald is there a difference in their DNA?

Answer 1

yes there is a difference in their DNA. It is a sex linked trait, meaning it is found on the X chromosome. The reason men are more prone to baldness is that they only have one X chromosome, therefore there is no other allele to balance it out. Therefore, men can thank their mothers for their baldness!!

Answer 2

It isn't having too much testosterone that make men go bald, it is an increased intolerance and sensitivity to it that causes it. As much as 50% of men will have gone completely bald, or have lost the thickness of their hair by middle age. It's just one of those things.

Answer 3

Varied reasons.

High testosterone is said to be linked to baldness (IE, Men who build muscles easily, and are hairy...you have a greater chance of going bald).

Answer 4

well, for my 2 cents worth, I think going bald is linked to being raised on a poor diet... probably not the most scientific observation but mine non the less...!

Answer 5

yes there are autosomal gene that responsible for this bald, but expression of this genes is dependent on the hormone constitution of the individual

Answer 6

male pattern baldness is a hereditary trait and therefore is genetic.

Answer 7

those that go bald have to much of the male hormone.

Answer 8

Being a sufferer I like to think we follicly challenged are in fact evolutionarily advanced. We were all covered in hair once

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

personally i keep banging my head on the head board, action baby