Baldness in men has long been a basic aspect of aging. However, for some, especially those starting to become bald at a younger age, baldness can be embarrassing and stressful. According to the American Hair Loss Association, hair loss in males can start during adolescence. By the age of 35, 60 percent of men have a concerning amount of hair loss, and by the age of 50, 85 percent of men have significantly thinning hair.
Even though they say, ‘bald is beautiful,’ most men who have lost their hair or are thinning don’t feel beautiful at all. Certainly, there are some exceptions – a relatively small group of people do have the confidence and a normal-enough-shaped head to shave their heads and rock a full chrome-dome and make it look good – even though it takes plenty of maintenance to pull this off daily.
In the United States, Hair loss is a rather common problem, affecting roughly 56 million men and women. In fact, as many as 80% of women and 65% of men can expect to have some level of hair loss before they reach the age of 60. With such facts readily available, it comes as no surprise why a significant number of people spend a whole lot of time looking at their scalps in the mirror in an effort scope out any signs their hair is thinning. Continue reading
