Noticeable hair loss can occasionally start in your teens, but 55% of men at 40 years of age will have noticeable signs of hair loss or male pattern baldness. At age 35, 40% of men have noticeable hair loss. The top 5 reasons why men start balding before their 40th birthday are as follows:

Genetics is by far the most common cause for hair loss and baldness. Roughly 90% of men who experience hair loss have changing levels of androgens. The hormones involved in androgenetic alopecia are called androgens, the most well-known androgen being testosterone. Increased levels of androgen shortens the growth phase of hair and delays the start of new hair growth. At the same time, a proportion of the follicles shrink in size and produce vellus hairs – barely visible hairs with no pigment.

With androgenetic alopecia, hair loss occurs in a distinctive pattern (also known as male pattern hair loss or male pattern baldness) that can begin any time after puberty and becomes progressively more noticeable with age.

It can be hard to pin-point the event though as hair loss due to stress is typically seen months after the heightened stress levels started. However, the good news is that once the stress levels return to normal, hair growth usually resumes.

A diet with too much unhealthy food and alcohol and not enough fruit and vegetables with quality protein is not going to help you keep your hair. Essential vitamins and nutrients are needed for optimal follicle growth. Multivitamin pills help but nothing is better than eating the real thing.

We all know about the carcinogenic effects of smoking, so if you want to keep your health and your hair, eliminate the cigarettes.

Fever, anaemia, skin infections or trauma to the skin can all contribute to hair loss. Many people see their hair growth return to normal following the event and their return to good health.

The only way to really know exactly what is causing your loss of hair is to consult a hair restoration professional.

A correct diagnosis is vital to determine if you would benefit from one of the many treatment options available. Treatment options for reversible triggers include improving your diet, general health and reducing your stress levels.

Direct Hair Implantation is a permanent solution to balding and DHI Medical Group Panama guarantees 100% natural looking results.

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