How can I fix this problem and why is it happening? This is really concerning because my dad went bald around 25. The rest of my family has really nice thick hair. It started getting thinner about a year or two ago but I didn't realize it was this bad until now.
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Minoxidil alone cannot cure baldness due to traction alopecia, although it can help if used in the early stages of the condition. The medication works by increasing the blood flow to the scalp in order to revitalize hair follicles miniaturized by DHT (the molecule responsible in male pattern ...
In general, men with bald spots on the neck that regrow with white hair are likely to have alopecia barbae but be sure to see a dermatologist for confirmation and to discuss treatment.Alopecia barbae is one type of alopecia areata. Alopecia areata affects 2% of the world's population so it is...
Hey there,
Firstly, hair loss doesn't just affect older people. Since your question stresses on age and since there might be other young people in their 20s and 30s who might find this question and come looking for answers, I thought I might start by pointing that out.
So yes, it is not...