• Question: what should i do if i think i'm getting bald?

    Asked by tianxx to Charlie, Eoin, Jemma, Julian, Steve on 22 Mar 2011.
    • Photo: Charlie Ryan

      Charlie Ryan answered on 22 Mar 2011:

      hi tianxx!!
      Well firstly if you are really concerned about this then i strongly suggest you go see your doctor – they will be understanding of the situation, and should not treat it as a trivial problem.
      As i guy loosing his hair i am concerned about this!! Apparently there are some drugs that can help prevent hair loss although they can’t replace lost hair (again – go see you doctor). After that hair translplants are being more common, although they are expensive, and just move hair from the back of the head to the top rather than growing mroe hair.
      Personally, i plan to embrace the fact that in a few years i will be pretty bald. Bruce Willis gets away with it so i think so can i!

    • Photo: Stephen Moss

      Stephen Moss answered on 22 Mar 2011:

      Hi Tianxx
      I’m not sure there is anything much you can do, other than just accept it. Beware of creams and other supposed ‘treatments’ – a lot of them (maybe all) are just a con.

    • Photo: Julian Rayner

      Julian Rayner answered on 22 Mar 2011:

      Ignore it! Time results in all sorts of insults to our bodies, much better to get over them and concentrate on what’s important, like living a great life and trying to do a little good in the world.

      Alternatively, rent the space out to ad companies to paint logos on your bald head… 😉

    • Photo: Jemma Ransom

      Jemma Ransom answered on 22 Mar 2011:

      Surely you’re a bit young to be going bald?!! But if you are, I’d perhaps consult a doctor, there may be something they can do about it. If however there isn’t I would certainly argue against going for one of those aweful comb-overs – grow old gracefully. Some people look really quite distinguished when they start to lose their hair!

    • Photo: Eoin Lettice

      Eoin Lettice answered on 22 Mar 2011:

      Hi tianxx,
      There is very little you can do if the baldness has a genetic cause – if it’s inherited from your father or grandfather. There are some products on sale which say they will cure baldness but I’m not really sure whether they really work. My suggestion: don’t worry about it. Stress is one sure way to loose more hair. If it does happen, you’ll be in some pretty cool company: Bruce Willis, Patrick Stewart and Homer Simpson!

      Eoin

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