A receding hairline and baldness on the horizon? You’re in luck; hair loss in men is a problem that can be solved!

Losing hair naturally doesn’t count

All of us – men and women – lose dozens of hairs every day. We’re talking about up to a hundred hairs a day. These are hairs that have completed their life cycle and have reached the so-called telogen or resting phase, which means they have finished growing and are about to fall out of the hair follicle. So panicking about a few hairs left in your hairbrush is truly unnecessary. 

Caution, excessive hair loss!

But: what if men are losing way too much hair? What if it's been going on for a while and everything points to excessive hair loss? Then it’s time to look for the cause. This requires booking an appointment with a dermatologist, or even better, a trichologist, who is a specialist focusing on problems related to the hair and scalp. 

Heritability? Hormones? Both could be to blame!

As for “classic balding”, it goes hand in hand with age (ageing hair becomes weak and falls out more easily) and heritability. But that's not the only reason for hair loss in men. Sex hormones also play a part. 

Androgenetic alopecia is the usual culprit when it comes to hair loss in men, which usually rears its head just after a man’s thirtieth birthday, (sometimes even before he reaches his twenties). This is primarily caused by a process in which testosterone becomes dihydrotestosterone. This hormone weakens the hair follicles, which leads to hair loss. 

Preventive measures for healthy hair

1. Keep your stress levels in check. Get enough rest, sleep well, and if you can't handle stress at work, try looking into coaching.
2. Make diet a priority. Hair needs magnesium, biotin (i.e. vitamin H), B vitamins, zinc, copper, selenium, silicon… So you need to pack your plate full of legumes and whole grains, as well as some omega fatty acids from nuts and seeds, fish and rice, and don’t forget about fresh fruits and vegetables.
3. Keep an eye on your water intake. Replace sugary drinks with plenty of water.

Problematic hair needs optimal care

When putting together a hair care routine, don’t forget to include products that have been specifically formulated to restore a healthy scalp and help stimulate new and healthy hair growth. 

When fighting against hair loss, the ideal routine shouldn’t only focus on special shampoos that promote hair growth (typically formulated with the stimulating powers of caffeine), but tonics and serums against hair loss are also important. Long-term hair treatments also work. 

Have you learned all you wanted to know about hair loss in men (and not only them)? Brilliant!