With the absence of hair growth over a long period, it would only mean that you are permanently bald. This could be a result of many causes, so let’s look at some of them. Any damage sustained by hair follicles from chemical injuries or serious bacterial or fungal infection, inflammation or tuberculosis could result in scarring baldness.
However, permanent baldness is mostly related to the non-scarring category where it is incurred from genetic factors or male pattern hair fall. A majority of hair loss problems are due to a genetically inherited condition called androgenetic alopecia, where the hormone androgen plays a vital role. An astounding number of men suffer from gradual hair loss and receding hairlines in the United States.
A pattern resembling an ‘M’ forms and the hair surrounding it begins thinning out until prominent bald areas are visible, sparing only either the back of the head or the sides. Men who suffer from this condition often feel depressed and embarrassed. With a possible onset this condition occurring when they are in the teens, it is psychologically tormenting for them.
Consuming supplements, assuming that the condition could be due to vitamin deficiency or reduced blood circulation will only prove to be a terrible waste of money and time. Nutrition is equally distributed to the bald scalp and surrounding hair alike. Thus attempting to promote hair growth through supplements will only add on to the disappointments.
Sufficient blood supply is provided for all parts of the body regardless of whether it is covered with hair or bald. Therefore, the non-balding areas will not be affected since the cause for baldness is either genetic, hormonal or age related.
Genetic permanent baldness is more commonly found in men and most of them would have gone bald by age 60. Genetic inheritances from the maternal side are more likely transmitted to the offspring.
Although women face similar problems with baldness, the severity of the condition is considerably lower when compared to the opposite sex. With only half of the women being affected by this condition, baldness is restricted to the thinning of hair and does not cause complete baldness as found in men. However, the causes of baldness are similar.
There are a few differences in balding patterns between men and women. One such difference is where the onset of balding for women starts after menopause whereas men begin to notice signs of balding even before they reach the age of twenty. Hormonal fluctuations during menstruation, pregnancy and post menopause induce hair loss in women.
Editors of The Women’s Book of Home Remedies claim that the balding pattern in men is very high. Proper grooming and a healthy lifestyle must be observed to avoid baldness. Personal care and hygiene contribute to preservation of healthier hair and a youthful appearance.