Baldness can be found in both males and females. The seriousness of baldness varies with individual factors and the level of male sex hormones. Since the level of male sex hormones in women not very high, problem of baldness in women is not as serious as in men.

The term of “common baldness” means male-pattern baldness. It starts to happen in males at the age of 30. In Hong Kong, there are over 0.6 million of men suffering from various degrees of hair loss.

Causes of hair loss

  • Familial heritage (especially for common baldness)
  • Diseases, such as diabetes, thyroxine disease
  • Fungal infection of the scalp or skin damage
  • Use of medicines, such anti-cancer drugs, hypotensive drugs, or antidepressants
  • Treatment of radioactive therapy
  • Mental Stress

Prevention methods

According to researches, baldness is associated with male sex hormones imbalance and family history 

High Fat Diets

High fat diets can damage blood vessels, leading to early hair loss  

Smoking  

Smoking can also lead to hair loss.

Stress

Daily stress and pain can increase the release of male sex hormones, causing hair loss. 

Scalp

Sunburn on scalp can lead to hair loss.

Skin

Itching, peeling off of skin, and rough skin can be resulted from skin problems such as psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis, which can lead to early hair loss as well. 

How to Deal with Hair Loss?

There is currently no method for preventing baldness in men. It is generally believed that common baldness is associated with the level of male sex hormones and genetic basis.

What Options do I have for Hair Loss?

Hair Loss is a normal biological phenomenon for healthy individuals. Patients suffering from hair loss should consult doctors or dermatologists, and find out the actual causes before receiving any treatments. Do not take any unregistered drugs as this can lead to serious side effects such as scalp allergy, loss of sex interest, and impotence.

Curing Methods

To find out the causes of hair loss, your doctor may want to do a physical exam. Blood tests or a biopsy (taking a small sample of cells to examine under a microscope) of your scalp may be needed.

Depending on your type of hair loss, treatments are available. The curing methods can be solely or a combination of treatments, such as medications, surgical Intervention (hair transplants) and wearing a wig or hairpiece. Long-term medicine may help accelerate the growth of hair or slow the development of common baldness. Its effects vary among individuals.