This article was written by Dr Ingrid Wilson, a portfolio GP in Cheshire and a Trichologist. She is the Director ofCrewe Hair and Skin Clinic.Men’s hair loss is a very common issue (affecting around 50% of men over the age of 50), but regardless of how common it is, it can be rather distressing to see your hair thin or fall out.The first thing to work out is whether you are losing more hair that is deemed typical. You may have noticed a little more hair than usual on the pillow, on your clothes, in the plughole after washing. However, it is usual to use between 50-100 hairs per day and there is usually more hair shedding in the autumn, but it fluctuates through the year.Men’s hair loss can be temporary or permanent. For someone experiencing hair loss it can be difficult to work out which type of hair loss they are experiencing.The temporary forms of hair loss are more responsive to treatment, particularly in the early stages. The permanent forms of hair loss need to be identified early...
