It is normal to lose up to about 100 hairs a day although too much brushing, hair rubbing or excessive washing can add to this.
2. Is Hair Loss and Male Pattern Baldness Hereditary?
The medical term for hair loss is alopecia. The most common type is known as Androgenetic Alopecia or male pattern baldness.
It is not inevitable that you will go bald but keep in mind that about 95% of male hair loss from the scalp is genetically pre-determined.
3. When does hair loss usually start, and when does it peak?
With regards to genetic hair loss, it can start any time after puberty and can peak at different times in life, but by the age of 40, about 50% of men have noticeable thinning hair in some variation on the theme of male pattern hair loss.
4. There are different patterns of baldness. What are they?
The Norwood chart classifies men in terms of stages, baldness ranges from early frontal hair loss or diffuse hair loss on the front and posterior of their scalp. For women, the Ludwig chart, classifies them in 3 stages of mild, moderate or severe.
5. What should I do if I think I am losing hair?
Act now. Starting application of hair loss solutions as early as possible will give you the best chance to saving your hair.
