Early Signs of Balding and How to Fight It

 

Did you know hair loss can start at almost any age once you enter adulthood? The primary cause of hair loss is both male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness, affecting almost 50% of adult males and 25% of adult women. The onset of baldness and thinning along the hairline is determined by your genetics and hormones. Early signs of hair loss are difficult to detect because hair loss is gradual. You start losing it even when it doesn't look like it. By the time most people notice thinning areas and growing bald spots years have gone by and a significant amount of hair has already been lost. Early detection is key to getting the best results for hair restoration. Here are some early signs of hair loss and how you can slow the process.

During a 1-month period you notice large clumps of hair on your pillow, shower, or hairbrush

Our hair naturally grows and sheds in phases. A person typically loses anywhere between 50-100 hairs per day so it’s not uncommon to see some strands stuck in your brush or on the bathroom floor. However, if you notice significant shedding on your pillow when you wake up or find large clumps of hair in your hand when you shower or brush your hair it could be signs of hair loss. Proper scalp hygiene, exercise, and nutrition for your hair are crucial in slowing the start of thinning. You can use DHT-blocking hair care products or take oral medications that help stop further hair loss.

Noticeable change in your hairline or thinning of your hair

Genetic and hormonal balding typically happens in characteristic patterns. For men hair loss typically appears on the temples, along the hairline, and the top of the scalp. Most women tend experience thinning, weak hair and a widening part as signs of gradual permanent hair loss. If you notice a growing m-shaped hair line or brittle, thinning hair you may want to consult your doctor. Note that a widow’s peak or pointed hairline is genetic and not a sign of hair loss. To accurately check for hair loss, it’s always best to compare photos of your hair when it’s dry and un-styled. If you can compare two photos taken years apart and see that your hairline has receded or your part has grown noticeably wider, it’s a sign that you’re suffering from hair loss. Laser hair therapy or hair transplants are both viable treatment options for thinning hair. Plus, the earlier you catch hair loss and begin these treatments the better your results.

NEA offers proven effective treatments for hair loss

If your beginning to see more scalp and a receding hairline don’t ignore the signs. The earlier you begin treatments the more solutions you have and the better your results. New England Associates has been helping men and women solve their hair loss for over 38 years. No matter your level of hair loss, we have a solution for you. Our surgical and non-surgical hair replacement and restoration options are proven effective to give you fuller, thicker, healthier hair. Our dermatological-grade hair care is for all hair types and works to cleanse and repair the scalp and damaged hair strands. To schedule your FREE, private microscopic hair and scalp exam contact our offices today and visit our website for more information.

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Since 1982 New England Associates® has known hair loss is as individual as you are. New England Associates® offers all of the procedures that work to repair, replace, restore, and grow hair. We are members of the American Hair Loss Council and the Better Business Bureau. Locations include Wakefield, MA and Manchester, NH. Our hair restoration options include hair and scalp treatments, non-medical hair replacement, laser hair therapy treatments, hair transplants, and shampoos and vitamins for fine and thinning hair.