Male Baldness: The Myths

Male baldness can have its perks, with many people around the world finding being bald a great convenience. All the same, sometimes being bald can be an inconvenience for a number of reasons. This article takes a justified look at the pros and cons of male baldness.

How you care for your hair can affect hair loss. One of the biggest myths in the world of baldness folklore, the shampoo you use and how you use it has no influence on hair loss. However, it is recommended that you are gentle with your hair to prevent the chance of any permanent damage.

The health advantages are also clear. No hair means no dandruff and no embarrassment when you really need to look your best. Many men who have a full head of hair normally have to contend with the dilemma of white flakes on the back of their clothing when they decide to wear dark colours – a problem that bald men do not need to worry about.

The first stage on the Hamilton-Norwood Scale (referred to commonly as The Norwood Scale) can usually be treated quite easily due to the early detection. Options for improvement back to the original stage 1 can include vitamin supplements and certain medications available on prescription from your doctor.

Stage 3 continues the deterioration of the hair seen in stage 2. The recession seen on the hairline is gradually getting deeper, with hair on the crown thinning in a forward direction. The treatment options seen in stage 2 are still possible, however treatment regimes may be more intense.

Being bald is a distinguishing characteristic. In memory tests conducted by scientists, people surveyed were shown to have better memory of the facial features of bald men than those who had hair. The experiment concluded that having no hair made you more memorable.

Like a blank canvas, baldness can allow you to be experimental with your hair styles and to try out something new. For instance, there are a wide range of wigs available on the market suited to men of all different tastes. You can have the opportunity to try out something different without the inconvenience of trying to grow and maintain your hair.

From the penultimate stage 6, the anterior and vertex measurements join, as the severity of the baldness means that there are no defining points between the two. At this rate, medication is not recommended; however wigs and hats can prove viable options. A more surgical and permanent alternative can be hair cloning.

The cons to being bald mainly revolve around the weather. Hair can act as protection against the elements. The lack of hair can make bald men vulnerable to weather conditions.

Wearing tightly fitted hats and caps can increase the rate of hair loss. The worst that such headgear could do is damage hair follicles and the fact that hair follicles are replaced frequently in the hair replication cycle eliminates this worry. One piece of advice is to wash hats frequently, as dead cells found in unwashed hats can result in an unclean scalp, culminating in infection and resultant hair loss.

It is incredibly important to keep care of your head if you are bald during the summer months. If you like in hotter climates, it can be quite easy to be sunburned. It is important to make sure that you apply sunscreen regularly if you are outdoors during sunshine hours.

As you can see, the myths regarding baldness are many. The dates of these myths are difficult to determine, with some stemming back to ancient times. In the modern day and age, such perceptions are not regularly seen, probably due to the fact that hair loss and baldness is common.