Is Hair Loss More Common in Men than Women?

Does hair loss occur more often in men than women? The answer is no, men and women lose hair at about the same rate, however it’s just more noticeable in men because of the specific balding patterns. Most men suffer from androgenic alopecia, better known as male pattern baldness. This makes men lose hair in a larger volume than what women lose hair. When women start losing hair it’s typically a more subtle change. Normally their hair is just thinner all over, whereas men have the obvious bald spots on top of their heads.

 Men in their 50’s actually have more hair on the sides and back of their heads than women in their 50’s generally do. Men’s hair also tends grow faster than women’s hair allowing them to obtain fuller thicker hair if they do not experience male patterned baldness.  However, some women and men do have genetic issues that can cause clumps of hair to fall out or even complete baldness to occur.

Men and women also style their hair differently. Women tend to wear their hair in braids or pony tails which can hide balding, while men normally have short buzz cuts which makes balding extremely noticeable.

However, men may lose their hair faster than women due to hormones. It takes a while but testosterone converts to dihydrotestosterone which over time causes males to lose their hair as they get older.  If you’re lucky enough to inherit this gene you may start losing your hair as early as your 20’s.

Losing hair in the shower, when you brush it or even on your pillow at night may not be a big deal. However, it’s when the natural balance of hair growth is out of order that hair loss becomes a problem. This means that no new hair is developing. If this occurs, it may be time to contact a professional.

At IHRS, we can help determine the root of your problem and provide hair restoration solutions that are designed specifically to meet the individual and unique needs of each of our clients.

International Hair Restoration Systems is Jacksonville’s premiere hair restoration clinic. We offer the latest technology in hair restoration solutions for both men and women.  These include hair and scalp treatments, non-medical hair replacement, laser hair therapy treatments and hair transplants. We extend every courtesy and accommodation to our clients to ensure a pleasant experience. With convenient, discreet off-street parking, our hair restoration center is specifically designed for your comfort and privacy. We believe you’ll find our service exceptional.

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