Five Reasons Behind Men's Thinning Hair

Any man might find themselves with a head of thinning hair. We show you the five common reasons why it might be happening to you.

Around 50 to 60 percent of men will eventually go bald at some point in their lives.

In most cases, this won’t happen until old age. But for some men, they can suffer from prematurely thinning hair.

Worried this may happen to you? This article contains a list of 5 common reasons why men lose their hair.

1. There Is a Family History of Thinning Hair

This is the most common reason you might suffer from hair loss. Hereditary baldness is known as male pattern baldness. If you suffer from this kind of hair loss, it’s generally a gradual rather than sudden process.

The pattern for hair loss with male pattern baldness is quite predictable. You can expect a receding hairline and bald spots. Unfortunately, if other men in your family have suffered from male pattern baldness, it’s quite likely you’re going to suffer from it as well.

2. You’ve Experienced a Stressful Event

You can sometimes experience sudden and unexpected hair loss after a stressful event. This could be either emotional or physical shock. The hair loss could continue for months after the initial trauma.

There is good news though! If you’re experiencing thinning hair due to stress, the condition is almost never permanent. It’s very possible for your hair to recover from this sort of hair loss.

3. You’re Using a New Medication

You’d be surprised at the number of medications that list thinning hair as a possible side effect.

If you’re experiencing hair loss and you’ve recently started taking new medication, check the side effects. Hair loss as a side effect is common in drugs for conditions such as depression, cancer, or high blood pressure.

4. You Use Certain Hair Treatments or Styles

While certain hairstyles and treatments may make your hair look great, they can cause a lot of damage. Hairstyles that pull your hair tight, such as cornrows, can put an excessive amount of stress on your hair.

This type of hair loss is known as traction alopecia. Treatments for your hair that utilize hot oil can cause inflammation, which can lead to hair loss. This sort of treatment can also sometimes cause scarring, leading to permanent loss of hair.

5. Certain Medical Conditions

There are a decent number of medical conditions that can cause hair thinning to occur.

For example, if you suffer from any thyroid problems, this could lead to hair loss. If you have a health condition that requires you to receive radiation treatment, this could also cause hair thinning.

Own Your Baldness

If you suffer from thinning hair, there are a few things you can do. You could just try to accept it. These days, being bald is becoming more of an active style choice.

You could also try revolutionary new scalp micropigmentation. This amazing state-of-the-art treatment uses a modified version of tattooing on the scalp, giving the appearance of hair follicles. This technique is pretty much indistinguishable from real hair.

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