How Prevalent of a Cosmetic Concern is Balding?

Nowadays, substantial hair loss affects over 80% of men and almost 50% of women at some point in their lives. The thinning down often begins right before middle age, but some experience it even earlier, in their 20s. While some people sport their baldness proudly, others do everything they can to regain their hair.

Balding Has Been a Cosmetic Concern Throughout History

Caring about one’s hair loss is not a modern trend. On the contrary, men have dreaded baldness throughout history. Ancient Roman leader Julius Caesar wore a laurel wreath as a makeshift hairpiece to cover his thinning hair and avoid social shame.

The long wig King Louis XIII of France wore in 1624 to hide his balding head sparked a fashion fad that eventually reached the American colonies. The use of wigs went out of style in the late 1700s, but men still hoped they could find a way to keep their hair and look younger for longer.

Treatments applied directly to the scalp were standard hair loss solutions in the 1800s, and wearing hats was the trick in the 1900s.

In the 20th century, many different methods – from scalp massages and stimulation to laser devices, magnets, vibration, medication, surgical procedures, shampoos, lotions and tonics – became the norm for men trying to regrow their once thick manes of hair.

Why People Care So Much About Keeping Their Hair

Hair equals youth. Generally speaking, men experience more hair loss as they become older. When a younger man’s locks start to thin, others assume he is sick or has lost his vitality. Thus, those still in their youth prime may find the stigma associated with going bald particularly challenging.

Balding men often see a discrepancy between how they feel about themselves and how they look in the mirror. They still feel young! As a result, baldness can be a significant psychological obstacle for those who do not want others to think they are old.

A Hair Transplant is an Effective Solution for People Who Care About Having Hair

Kalos Hair Restoration offers advanced treatments for balding, including hair transplantation via Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). To learn more about this technique and other methods available to help you achieve a full head of hair again, contact our office to arrange a consultation.