Whether it’s strands of hair clogging up your hairbrush or pattern baldness, we all experience hair loss at some point in our lives. And if someone’s experiencing the latter, it can have knock-on effects on confidence and emotional well-being. Hair loss usually occurs on men and lesser on women however, it’s still hair loss. It can still have an effect in your self-confidence.

Are you experiencing hair loss? Or maybe you know anyone who is experiencing it? Dr. Ernest DiGeronimois a plastic surgeon in Aventura, FL and he is an expert in dealing with hair loss. He can give you tips on how to deal with hair loss. But before that, here are some facts about hair loss.

Fact # 1: Male and female pattern baldness is the most common type of hair loss, and tends to occur progressively with age, but alopecia can affect men and women of any age and hair loss can occur overnight.

Fact # 2: Male-pattern baldness is inherited and usually begins in the later years of your life, but some men can be affected in their 20s. It starts with a receding hairline, then thinning of the hair at the crown or temples, leaving a horseshoe shape of hair around the back and sides of the head. I guess you can imagine how it looks like.

Fact # 3: Though less common in women, pattern baldness can also be inherited and tends to affect post-menopausal women. It often starts with a thinning of the hair on the top of the head.

Fact # 4: We mentioned Alopecia in Fact # 1. Alopecia is the partial or complete absence of hair from areas of the body where it normally grows. It is a kind of auto-immune disease for both men and women. Unlike pattern baldness, alopecia can occur at any time in adulthood, or even, in the case of alopecia areata, as a teenager or young adult.

Fact #5: Hair is made up of keratin, which is a natural protein. Making sure your diet is high in protein can therefore help to keep hair strong and looking shiny and healthy. Try to incorporate meat, fish and eggs in your diet and you may gradually notice an improvement. Don’t forget your vitamins, too!

We have covered only 5 facts about hair loss but there still could be more. That’s why, we all have to be careful with our diet and always consult your doctor on how to deal with your hair loss problems. But, if you opt for a hair transplant for extreme hair loss, Dr. Ernest DiGeronimo is here to help you! Learn more about his hair transplant procedure by calling (305) 932–5557 setting up an appointment today!