August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month (although, at Keeps, every month is National Hair Loss Awareness Month). We want to use this opportunity to have some real talk on the topic.

What are the basics?

  • Male pattern baldness (a.k.a. androgenetic alopecia) is the most common form of hair loss and accounts for more than 95% of hair loss in men.
  • Male pattern baldness affects an estimated 50 million men in the United States alone.
  • Two out of three guys will start to lose their hair by 35.
  • 85% of American men have significantly thinning hair by the time they’re 50.

Learn more: Is there a cure for male pattern baldness?

What causes hair loss?

Genetics, mostly. But don’t blame Mom—genetic predisposition can actually come from either side of the family. Hormonal changes, medical complications, diet, stress, and medications can also do the trick.

Learn more: A list of what actually causes hair loss

What doesn’t cause hair loss?

Shampoo, hats, masturbation, testosterone, sunshine—basically, most things you read on the internet about hair loss causes simply aren’t true.

Learn more: 10 Myths About Hair Loss, Debunked.

What treatments are available?

Science has made incredible strides at understanding and treating male pattern baldness, but we still don’t understand the root causes (pun intended) of what makes you lose your hair.

In other words, there’s no known cure for male pattern baldness — but there are ways to effectively treat hair loss.

Finasteride is a prescription tablet that can both slow hair loss and help your hair regrow thicker on the crown and the middle of scalp.

Minoxidil that can both slow hair loss and promote hair growth in men experiencing male pattern baldness.

Follicular unit extraction, or FUE, offers a permanent, natural-looking solution to hair loss. It’s a minimally-invasive hair transplant procedure that restores hair growth using your existing hair follicles.

Learn more: Finasteride vs Minoxidil.


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The information provided in this article is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should not rely upon the content provided in this article for specific medical advice. If you have any questions or concerns, please talk to your doctor.

If you would like to learn more about finasteride, please see the full prescription information here. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit MedWatch: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/default.htm   or call 1-800-FDA-1088

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