Hair thinning in men is very common. 25 percent of men begin balding by age 30; two-thirds begin balding by age 60. Learn more about treatments for men who have thinning hair.
Hair thinning and hair loss in men is primarily dependent on genetics. Men with hair thinning have a genetic predisposition to elevated levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the androgen that causes hair loss. DHT causes the miniaturization of hairs until finally the follicle is unable to produce hair. The gene may be inherited from the father [...]
Hasson & Wong have recently redesigned their Facebook hair transplant business page to include videos (playable right on Facebook) and a free hair transplant consultation request. Facebook users can view over 150 hair transplant videos and receive a free hair transplant consultation by answering a few questions. The service on Facebook respects visitor anonymity. Only [...]
Hair Replacement Systems Hair replacement systems may be suitable for men who are not candidates for hair transplant surgery. Hair in hair systems are made from human hair or synthetic hairs that closely resemble real hair. More expensive hair systems are ultra-lightweight and breathable. Typically, clients have a system custom made to the shape of [...]
There are two main drugs effective at stopping hair thinning and hair loss, and in some cases, these hair loss medications grow hair. Propecia Propecia (Finasteride) is a drug approved for hair thinning and hair loss in men. Propecia reduces the body’s production of dehydrotestosterone or DHT, an androgen that is elevated in men with [...]
Though many herbs, vitamins, and “natural cures” are said to stop hair loss, no evidence exists which supports the claims made by people that sell them. Natural baldness treatments have been tried by men and women throughout history with little or no success. If there was a natural cure for hair loss, it would be [...]
