The number of younger men experiencing hair loss is growing for the duration of the last couple of decades. There are multiple reasons why this condition could occur at a young age than commonly believed with various factors contributing to the degree and the rate of hair loss. Therefore, to answer the questions you might have about hair loss among young men, read the following Pharmica article.
Introduction:
It is commonly believed that major and severe underlying health conditions are most associated with ageing with conditions like heart issues, poor eyesight and
hearing, which has a higher chance of developing among the older population. A lot of people also associate hair loss with ageing, considering that the statistics show that people have a much higher risk of hair loss as they age.
However, in reality, more and more young men are starting to experience some degree of hair loss, regardless of the demographics.
While the research into the causes of a growing number of hair loss cases among younger people is still at its growing stage, the pattern and the commonality of these conditions is constantly growing.
However, there is some good news – there are many clinically proven and effective hair loss treatments available that can help to slow down hair loss and encourage hair regrowth.
The key causes of hair loss that are currently identified and linked to this condition are:
Genetics:
The research surrounding the primary cause of hair loss suggests that one of the most contributing factors is hereditary hair loss which is passed through genetics. Also knows as Androgenetic Alopecia (or male pattern baldness), it accounts for 90%-95% of all hair loss cases. The science behind Androgenetic Alopecia is that it happens due to the production of a hormonal byproduct called DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) from testosterone. As a result, your hair could struggle to grow due to its vulnerability to DHT and therefore, in the long run, your hair follicles could shrink to the point that they cannot produce any more hair. Keep an eye out for hair loss at a younger age to ensure that you can spot if your hair is indeed sensitive to DHT and avoid accelerated hair loss in future by using the right treatments and avoiding the hair loss triggers.
Traction Alopecia:
Traction Alopecia is a term referring to the hair loss that occurs due to the way you style your hair. This involves the amount of pressure applied on your hair from the hairstyle as well as the use of hats and other wearable items that could apply more pressure on the hair, ripping some of them out. In the long run, if these styles are used, there is a chance that your hair might become thinner, making it more difficult to grow it back to its initial condition. The use of strong chemicals like dyes or bleaches also increases the amount of stress applied to your hair, increasing the traction alopecia impact on your hair and contributing to hair loss.
Stress Levels:
Some of the evidence suggests that younger men are experiencing more stress than they have used to over the last couple of decades. The link between stress and hair loss involves the fact that chronic stress tends to increase the rate of hair loss by making hair thinner and slowing down the regrowth of lost hair which could turn into a cycle. Furthermore, quite often, stress-related hair loss is combined with other stress-related conditions and habits, which also affect one’s ability to regrow hair in the long run. Therefore, managing your stress levels and avoiding potential stress triggers, in the long run, is an essential step to reduce hair loss progressions while ensuring that hair growth is maximised.
The Summary:
For a lot of people, the concept of losing hair at a young age could be a dreadful thought. But there are good news – this condition is treatable and can even be avoided if you do the right lifestyle adjustments, use the right treatments and avoid any potential hair loss triggers in the long run.
