List of Things That a Man Has to Go Through With His Hair
“Hair problems in men” is rarely talked about topic. Every blog or article that you come across on the internet or in magazines address hair related concerns raised by women. But this certainly does not mean that men do not have to go through any issues when it comes to hair. In fact, hair problems in men are so common that we as a society have accepted them really well and we barely take notice of them, let alone talking about them.
Especially in a country like ours, men rarely paid any attention to how they looked. Maintaining oneself and taking care of one’s body was considered “feminine”. Thankfully our culture has evolved and we have come far from such notions. The age of dating has proved that men like to groom themselves as much as women do. It has also brought their attention to hair-related issues they face in their lifetime. Here is a list of few things that a man has to go through with his hair.
Hair Thinning:
Thinning of hair is caused by shirking of hair follicles. Hair follicles are responsible for the growth of your hair through them and as they shrink your hair gets thinner.
Do you know that more than 80% of males suffer from hair thinning by the age of 50? Some even start to face hair thinning at an age of as young as 20.
Hair thinning could be controlled by taking proper care of hair. Regular scalp massaging with oil and washing it with a good shampoo can bring life back into your hair follicles. However, if your hair thinning is due to genetic reasons, you may need to consult a specialist.
Dandruff:
Yes, flaky scalp is a very common problem for men. Men often have on field jobs, therefore, exposure heat, dust and pollution or excessive sweat leads to dandruff and flaky skin.
Dandruff is actually caused by a yeast infection around your hair follicles. It feeds off the sebum present in the scalp. It causes the skin to irritate and leaves it flaky, itchy and dry.
Dandruff can be controlled by regular use of good anti-dandruff shampoo. It removes the build-up from your scalp. There are anti-fungal shampoos as well available in the market.
If nothing works and you still have dandruff on your scalp, you should see a specialist; it could be a major infection.
Itching:
Itchy scalp can be caused by several factors such as dust and dirt, lack of proper cleaning or soap residue.
Itching could also be caused due to fungal infections in the scalp like ringworm. If it’s just dirt and pollution, maintaining regular scalp hygiene would help you get rid of the itching but it is an infection, you need to consult a doctor to get medication.
Greasy Hair:
Greasy hair is not just a problem for women, it also troubles men. Most men keep shorter hair length so it is not visible that much.
Excessive secretion of sebum causes the hair to appear greasy and oily. Men usually wash their hair every day to get rid of the oil in their scalp which eventually leads to hair loss due to overuse of chemicals.
Too much oil in the scalp is often a result of your lifestyle choices, e.g. your eating habits. If you work on what you eat, it can help your hair. But if that does not work for you, do consult a dermatologist or an expert.
Hair Loss:
Everyone loses few strands of hair every day but when those few strands reach to an excessive number, that is a problem of hair loss. It plagues men much more than it plagues women.
All the above-mentioned issues could ultimately lead to hair loss. Smoking, drinking, substance abuse can make your hair disappear speedily. If you are on an improper diet, it can lead to hair fall. In this fast-paced era Stress is one of the major culprits in causing men to lose their beloved hair.
Working on your lifestyle choices can help you save this loss.
Hairstyling struggle is real:
Since their childhood, nobody cares what haircut they are carrying. It should be short that’s it. As a matter of fact, if you look around in your neighbourhood the ratio good hair salons for men would be much less than women hair salons.
It is no cakewalk for men to find a good hairdresser. But under the right guidance, you can get an attractive hairstyle that would suit your personality.
Male Pattern Baldness:
It is as scary as it sounds. It is the most common hair problem that exists in men. So common, that if we see a middle-aged man who has lost half of his hair, we hardly think of it as a big deal.
Also known as Androgenetic Alopecia, it is mainly caused due to genes, age and hormones.
It is a genetic issue that causes men to lose hair as they age and their hormonal levels change. There is no cure to it but your hair loss hair can be restored with the help of a cosmetic surgeon.
Men rarely consult any doctor or a specialist when it comes to hair troubles. But your hair issue could be an early indicator of potential health issues in your body like diabetes, iron deficiency, malnutrition, drug side effects or even cancer.
Therefore, we strongly recommend that if you cannot identify the reason for your hair problems or cannot seem to find a solution for them, do consult a specialist. Prevention is always better than cure. Read the signs that your body gives to you. It can save you immense physical as well as psychological trauma.
Admit it or not hair issues affect men psychologically as well. It hits their confidence and often causes depression.
Little changes in lifestyle can help you get rid of these issues. Avoid any kind of substance abuse, eat good and healthy food, follow a healthy exercise regime, be on natural supplements as much as possible. Take care of your body and hair, keep it clean and hydrated, drink lots of water. You would notice the difference.
However, if nothing works do not hesitate in consulting an expert. There is a solution to every problem and what experts are for after all.
About Dr V. S. Rathore
Dr VSRathore has a Masters degree in General Surgery and M.Ch. in Plastic surgery. He has performed over 9000 successful surgeries and over 2100 hair transplants. He has been in the field of cosmetic surgery for more than 18 years. He is popular for hair transplant in Kolkata.
Because of the brilliance and dedication of Dr VSRathore, Kayakalp clinic has become synonymous to the best hair transplant clinic in Kolkata.
