In a world of perfect teeth, perfect height, and perfect bodies, we can see why baldness can be a damper on a person's self-esteem. Historically, humans have always tried to express individuality through hair. Nowadays, the majority of the people in the world have been led to believe that hair still has a mythical meaning in terms of style, attractiveness, and youthfulness. This obsession with vanity has led Americans spend more than $9.5 billion a year on beauty products and treatments, including remedies for hair loss (Holmstrom). .
Why Do Men Go Bald?.
As a part of the normal hair-growth cycle, the average person looses about 100 hairs every day (Fischer). We don't notice the loss, because the human scalp contains about 100,000 follicles of hair (Woods). Some people may think that men go bald because of bad health or they have a disease, but when a man goes bald it is not his fault. According to studies, the main cause of hair loss is the hereditary aspect (Scow). For the one going bald, there are many types of baldness, such as: hair loss in the characteristic "M" pattern, patchy hair loss, skin disorders, or a normal receding hairline ("Hair Loss"). The most common form of balding in men is androgenetic alopecia also known as male-pattern baldness. However, not all hair loss is hereditary. Some hair loss is treatable. Hair loss may be caused by frequent use of hair products, such as perms, dyes, bleaches, and even tight braids or ponytails. The most common way to avoid this kind of hair loss is to change hairstyles frequently and avoid products or styles that may damage the hair. Hair loss can also be caused by excessive amounts of stress. Hair loss can even get as severe as a psychological disorder called trichotillomania, which is the uncontrollable urge to pull out hair ("Hair Loss"). .
Hair Treatments.
Topical Treatments.
The only lotion judged by the FDA that is capable of regrowing hair and preventing further hair loss is minoxidil (Fischer).
