Hair Loss Statistical Information

According to Familydoctor.org, temporary or permanent hair loss can happen for several reasons. Hair loss may be reversible depending on the cause. Millions of people in the United States suffer from some sort of hair loss.

Gender Statistics

• According to the Hair Loss Learning Center, approximately 35 million men and 21 million women in the United States suffer from hair loss as of December 2009.

Probability

• The Hair Loss Learning Center notes that 40 percent of men suffer conspicuous hair loss by age 35; 65 percent by age 60.

Reasons

• Androgenetic alopecia--also known as male pattern baldness--is a frequent cause of hair loss. Further, psychological factors such as stress and anxiety, hormonal problems, scalp inflammation and local trauma--such as tight cornrows--can cause hair loss.

Cancer Link

• According to the American Cancer Society, 294,120 men and 271,530 women died of cancer in the United States in 2008. Cancer patients sometimes undergo certain chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments, which can cause hair loss.

Treatment

• See a doctor if you notice you are losing your hair so he can perform a medical assessment to determine why your hair loss is happening. Over-the-counter treatments are available to treat hair loss.