Male Hair Loss Indianapolis
At Follicles Hair Loss Clinic, we specialize in the treatment of male hair loss. Our hair restoration experts Dr. Richard Biggerstaff and Dr. Mark Hamilton have an in-depth understanding of what causes male hair loss and how to treat male hair loss. They strive to provide all of our patients with an effective solution to their hair loss issues.
Understanding Hair Growth
Hair grows about an inch every couple of months. Each hair grows for 2 to 6 years, remains at that length for a short period, then falls out. A new hair soon begins growing in its place. At any one time, about 85% of the hair on your head is in the growing phase and 15% is not.
Hair Loss Classification Chart
How Hair Loss Happens
Each hair sits in a cavity in the skin called a follicle. Baldness in men occurs when the follicle shrinks over time, resulting in shorter and finer hair. The end result is a very small follicle with no hair inside. Ordinarily, hair should grow back. However, in men who are balding, the follicle fails to grow a new hair. Why this occurs is not well understood, but it is related to your genes and male sex hormones. Even though the follicles are small, they remain alive, suggesting the possibility of new growth.
Diagnosing Male Hair Loss
Classic male pattern baldness is usually diagnosed based on the appearance and pattern of the hair loss. Any atypical hair loss may be caused by other medical disorders. A skin biopsy or other procedures may be needed to diagnose other disorders that cause loss of hair. By age 35, two-thirds of American men will have some degree of appreciable hair loss and by age 50 approximately 85% of men have significantly thinning hair. About 25% of men who suffer from male pattern baldness begin the painful process before they reach 21.
Male pattern baldness does not indicate a medical disorder, but it may affect self-esteem or cause anxiety. The hair loss is usually permanent. Hair loss affects every aspect of their life. It affects interpersonal relationships as well as their professional life. It is not uncommon for men to change their career paths because of hair loss.
Hair analysis is not accurate for diagnosing nutritional or similar causes of hair loss. However, it may reveal substances such as arsenic or lead.
Treating Male Hair Loss
At Follicles Hair Loss Clinic, we offer several options for both preventing further hair loss and surgically restoring the appearance of the hair following hair loss. Dr. Richard Biggerstaff and Dr. Mark Hamilton are experts in the field of hair restoration who are dedicated to providing our patients with long-lasting and natural-looking results. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation.