Some balding men may feel proud of their baldness, feeling a kindred relationship with famous charismatic bald men, such as Bruce Willis, Vin Diesel, Jason Statham, Patrick Stewart, 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin, Michael Chiklis, Telly Savalas or Larry David.
The effects / symptoms of baldness, alopecia and hair loss are different in males and females. Hair loss and baldness are not considered health problems, but for some individuals, it has disturbing emotional and psychological effects.
In Ancient Rome, they believed baldness was caused by lack of acidity, which is probably why animal urine was regarded as a pre-eminent hair loss remedy. Baldness is caused by a mixture of genetics and hormones that we have very little control over.
Often baldness and or hair loss is reversible, but it does depend on what actually caused it. Environmental factors can cause baldness, such as exposure to caustic gases, x-rays and pollutants. Whether the baldness is reversible, again depends on what causes it. Some medications can also cause hair loss and premature baldness.
Increased understanding of the role of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in male and female pattern baldness has led to targeted intervention to prevent this hormone from acting on receptors in the scalp.
It is important when considering any hair loss and baldness treatment as to whether the baldness treatment actually works. There are many miraculous cures for baldness and hair loss backed by patient testimonials, but some just don't work in regrowing your hair.
The cause of baldness and hair loss has mainly shifted from genetics to hormones Temporary loss of hair is caused by stress, medicines, vitamins, or hormonal changes, while the permanent loss of hair is caused by a hereditary condition called Androgenetic alopecia, or by damage occurring to the hair follicle and or scalp.
While baldness may be uncomfortable, that doesn't mean that is has to be difficult to live through, and it is getting easier every day. Even though medications to prevent hair loss and baldness are effective, there are alternatives, such as hair replacement surgeries and wigs, should all else fail.
There are several other kinds of baldness. Traction alopecia, for example, is most commonly found in people with ponytails or cornrows who pull on their hair with excessive force. Worrisome hair loss often follows childbirth without causing actual baldness.
The effects / symptoms of baldness, alopecia and hair loss are different in males and females. Hair loss and baldness are not considered health problems, but for some individuals, it has disturbing emotional and psychological effects.
In Ancient Rome, they believed baldness was caused by lack of acidity, which is probably why animal urine was regarded as a pre-eminent hair loss remedy. Baldness is caused by a mixture of genetics and hormones that we have very little control over.
Often baldness and or hair loss is reversible, but it does depend on what actually caused it. Environmental factors can cause baldness, such as exposure to caustic gases, x-rays and pollutants. Whether the baldness is reversible, again depends on what causes it. Some medications can also cause hair loss and premature baldness.
Increased understanding of the role of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in male and female pattern baldness has led to targeted intervention to prevent this hormone from acting on receptors in the scalp.
It is important when considering any hair loss and baldness treatment as to whether the baldness treatment actually works. There are many miraculous cures for baldness and hair loss backed by patient testimonials, but some just don't work in regrowing your hair.
The cause of baldness and hair loss has mainly shifted from genetics to hormones Temporary loss of hair is caused by stress, medicines, vitamins, or hormonal changes, while the permanent loss of hair is caused by a hereditary condition called Androgenetic alopecia, or by damage occurring to the hair follicle and or scalp.
While baldness may be uncomfortable, that doesn't mean that is has to be difficult to live through, and it is getting easier every day. Even though medications to prevent hair loss and baldness are effective, there are alternatives, such as hair replacement surgeries and wigs, should all else fail.
There are several other kinds of baldness. Traction alopecia, for example, is most commonly found in people with ponytails or cornrows who pull on their hair with excessive force. Worrisome hair loss often follows childbirth without causing actual baldness.
