Lynnet Bannion wrote: Q: Since male pattern baldness is considered to be caused by high testosterone levels, why do you think he has a low one? Maybe he should talk to a therapist about the depression? It can be dangerous. Damiana is a good herb to improve libido, if that is part of the problem. Good luck on finding something to help him. Justin's reply: Male pattern baldness is not related to high testosterone levels. It's related to (1)DHT levels in the scalp, (2)inflammation (eg not getting enough Omega-3 EFAs), and (3)genetic predisposition. Of course, to get on hormone replacement therapy, he would have to take a blood test to determine if his existing testosterone levels are sub-optimal. When people begin to age, depression often sits in. However, quite often, the depression is a *symptom* of low hormones and/or low thyroid. Thanks for the tip on Damiana. I'll look it up on the internet b/c I have no idea what it is and how it works. Depression runs in my family. In my particular case, I seem to have minimal problems. But, I plan on trying to figure out what works for my dad so when I'm his age I can avoid the same problems. Justin Hasselman ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com