Bald is...?
It all depends on who you ask. For some people, being bald is beautiful indeed. The fact that many men actually shave their heads has made more and more bald-headed men feel more comfortable about their un-insulated heads. For others however, being bald is something that they desperately want to fight off or hide.
Of course, there is no right answer. It is up to the individual to decide what to do, if anything about impending or existing baldness. At Malebalding.com, we discuss these and other male baldness related issues.
Not all types of baldness are the same. The most common type is male pattern baldness. This can happen to men, starting from puberty, but it usually occurs later in life. The first sign of this type of baldness is hair thinning at the temples and or the top of the head. Gradually the bald spot grows and the hairline recedes. Eventually, like the Transpacific Railroad, the two bald patches meet. At that point, all that remains is hair around the side of the head. This is known as horseshoe baldness. Male pattern baldness, or MPD, is typically hereditary. A less common type of baldness is telogen effluvium, which is a fancy way of saying thinning of the hair. This type of baldness can be caused by things like poor nutrition, stress, medication, and surgeries. The good news with this type of baldness is that hair usually grows back 3-6 months after whatever caused it has been removed. Other causes of baldness include hormonal imbalances, thyroid problems, and in rare cases certain fungal infections.
Hair loss may also signal some underlying problem like diabetes or lupus.
Absolutely. At MaleBalding.com, we provide information on the many options available to treat baldness, from household remedies, like fingertip massages, and cosmetic solutions, like hair weaves and wigs, to medical treatments, including transplants and tonics. These and many other treatments have been used by millions of me to help deal with being bald. Each option has its pluses and minuses. The key is to get as much information as possible about the various options available for bald men. We invite you to visit the various pages on malebalding.com for more useful information.
Types of Baldness
Not all types of baldness are the same. The most common type is male pattern baldness. This can happen to men, starting from puberty, but it usually occurs later in life. The first sign of this type of baldness is hair thinning at the temples and or the top of the head. Gradually the bald spot grows and the hairline recedes. Eventually, like the Transpacific Railroad, the two bald patches meet. At that point, all that remains is hair around the side of the head. This is known as horseshoe baldness. Male pattern baldness, or MPD, is typically hereditary. A less common type of baldness is telogen effluvium, which is a fancy way of saying thinning of the hair. This type of baldness can be caused by things like poor nutrition, stress, medication, and surgeries. The good news with this type of baldness is that hair usually grows back 3-6 months after whatever caused it has been removed. Other causes of baldness include hormonal imbalances, thyroid problems, and in rare cases certain fungal infections.
Hair loss may also signal some underlying problem like diabetes or lupus.
Is baldness treatable?
Absolutely. At MaleBalding.com, we provide information on the many options available to treat baldness, from household remedies, like fingertip massages, and cosmetic solutions, like hair weaves and wigs, to medical treatments, including transplants and tonics. These and many other treatments have been used by millions of me to help deal with being bald. Each option has its pluses and minuses. The key is to get as much information as possible about the various options available for bald men. We invite you to visit the various pages on malebalding.com for more useful information.
