Hair Loss Statistics
Alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, male pattern
baldness -- there are a number of reasons for hair loss in both men and
women. Whether intentional or
unintentional, as some people cause their own hair loss, it is no wonder
that the occurrence is so common. In
the
Among women, the statistics are a little lower.
A lesser number of 21 million in the
Other figures are also enlightening.
For one, a large percentage of men,
over 65%, believes that balding is inescapable, a mere fact of life.
This is interesting because 85% of
men still depend on Minoxidil, an FDA approved drug, to help them with their
increasingly shiny scalps. 15% resort
to Finasteride, another hair product that uses steroids to revive the hair.
This shows that men, despite their
cynical beliefs, are still willing to try anything to restore their once
glorious mane.
Since 2004 the numbers of people seeking treatment
around the world has more than doubled. Currently,
from around 250,000, the number of people seeking treatment is close to
900,000. The number considering hair
restoration procedures is also more than 12% higher.
Men are more likely to consider
surgery compared to women. This is
curious, as 50 percent of women see their doctors first regarding the
problem, as opposed to merely 25% of men.
To show how desperate some people can get, the figures
show that 30% of all people suffering from balding will give up sex just to
get their hair back. Even more, close
to 50% would give up all the money they worked so hard for, just to have a
full head of hair once again. This
should teach people that alopecia is a highly sensitive topic.
It also doesn’t mean that since you
are not suffering from it, that you won’t in the future.
The older you get, the chances just
keep getting higher. Seriously, the
numbers speak for themselves.
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