Did you know that two-thirds of American men experience a marked loss of hair before the age of 35, and that by the age of fifty 85% of men have some significant thinning of hair? Are you one of the millions of men who is beginning to experience hair loss? Or are you already coping every day with the frustration of a bald spot that just keeps getting bigger and bigger?
If you are one of the many men currently experiencing hair loss – you’re not alone. One look at the statistics above will tell you that! And while hair loss in men may be acceptable in our society it can be the source of much quiet desperation and frustration for those of us as individuals who aren’t prepared for it. Most of us would do almost anything to stop or reverse our hair loss! There are a number of treatments available, but the process of finding one that works for you can be both time consuming and expensive.
Available treatments vary depending upon the root cause of an individual’s hair loss. Some cases cannot be effectively reversed but many can. Before trying to find a treatment to slow or reverse your hair loss you should understand the various conditions that can cause it.
* Male Pattern Baldness. This is by far the most common cause of male hair loss. It is considered to be hereditary, and it is usually treatable. MPB is considered to be responsible for about eighty percent of the cases of premature baldness in men. There are a number of products available to arrest or reverse MPB – the hard part is finding one that works for you.
* Hormonal abnormalities. In men this is usually caused by thyroid problems. Hair loss is but one symptom of a thyroid condition – if other signs are present such as persistent fatigue this should be cause to consult your physician. Once you address the underlying cause of a hormonal imbalance hair loss will halt and your hair will return.
* Fungal infections. Infections such as ringworm can invade the hair and skin of your scalp, resulting in hair loss. Once infections are treated, hair generally grows back. Fungal infections can be treated with an oral or topical medication.
* Medication. Typically chemotherapy or radiation, but certain other medical treatments can lead to hair loss. Once the treatment is complete, hair usually grows back.
* Underlying disease. There are a number of illnesses that can lead to hair loss. Two examples are diabetes and lupus. Usually hair loss due to underlying disease is often accompanied by other symptoms indicative of the causal illness. If you have other symptoms that accompany hair loss that lead you to believe that you might be ill, consult your doctor.
If you are experiencing premature loss of hair you should rule out illness, infection and medication as root causes by consulting your doctor. It is likely that Male Pattern Baldness is the root cause. If this is the case there are a number of remedies available that each show varying levels of effectiveness in different subjects. You can likely find one that will slow or even reverse your hair loss, but searching can be difficult and expensive.
