Wednesday, December 22, 2010

hair loss blog post

Is Tom Brady going bald?

Amid reports of Tom Brady going bald, it is customary to review the issue of male pattern baldness, also known as androgenic alopecia.  Most men will suffer some form of hair loss during their lifetime.  The question is what can be done about it?  There are several questions that need to be answered before you can determine exactly what approach to take to reduce or eliminate any balding or hair thinning.

1. Determine the source of the balding.  Is it hereditary?  Most hair loss is inherited.  Look at your mom and dad and see what type of hair loss they have. Chances are that you will follow the same pattern.  Women hair loss can also follow the pattern of males.

2. If the cause of the hair loss isn't hereditary, then evaluate your current health condition to determine other causes.  There are several illnesses and prescription drugs that cause hair loss. If you cure the illness and/or stop taking the medication, the hair loss will usually stop.

3. Visit a medical doctor to consider all the options available in the medical community for hair loss prevention and cures.