Alopecia hair loss is something that affects mostly men in their older years. However it can happen to either gender at any time for myriad reasons. Alopecia is the umbrella term for any kind of unwanted hair loss. It does not apply to people who are bald by choice or by their own doing. It can be horribly embarrassing to many people and most try different tactics to keep their hair.
The most common one is male pattern baldness, which is very common. Due to aging and genetics, the hair follicles weaken and hair falls out or becomes thinner–and does not grow back. There are dozens of medical conditions that can cause this.
Medications can also cause weak hair follicles. Stress is another big contributing factor. You need to know why you have it before it can be cured. Talk to your doctor about what is happening in your life.
Many people just accept it. Some choose to try to hide their condition by growing out their remaining hair longer or by doing a ‘comb over’ hairstyle. People can be very embarrassed by this condition, but it is always preferable to embrace the baldness instead of trying compensation hairstyles.
Toupees are a safer, wiser route. If you buy a good toupee–one that is made of real hair–you can actually look as though it is your own. It needs to match your own remaining hair perfectly and you need to know how to properly apply it so it does not fall off. Another new development is follicle implant surgery where hair follicles are taken from another area of the body or from a donor and put on a man’s head where they can grow. It can be expensive.
Another common solution is a hair stimulating cream. There are endless hair growth products out there to jump start your follicles. Some work, most do not. If you speak to your doctor, he or she can have some good advice on this subject.
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