Facts About Men’s Hair Loss

• As many as 50% of all men will have some degree of male pattern baldness by age 50.
  
• The medical term for hair loss is alopecia, the most common being androgenetic alopecia or male pattern baldness.
  
• 95% of hair loss in men is genetically predetermined.
  
• DHT, or Dihydrotestosterone causes most hair loss. DHT is created naturally when the enzyme 5 alpha reductase combines with your testosterone.
  
• It’s normal to lose up to 100 hairs a day. Excessive hair washing, brushing, or rubbing can add to this loss.
  
• Hair loss may at times signal an underlying medical problem like diabetes, lupus, or even ringworm.
  
• Medications may cause hair loss (such as some anticoagulants, anti-depressants, and chemotherapy).
  
• There are many causes of hair loss: Genetic disposition, excess stress, hypothyroidism, lack of circulation of the scalp, hormone levels, harsh shampoos, and bad nutrition can all lead to hair loss.

If any of these facts about men’s hair loss seem to apply to you, there are options. Contact New England Associates® today. You can put the problems of hair loss behind you, once and for all.

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