What causes hair loss for men in their 20s
We know what you're thinking: Does hair loss start that early for men? The simple answer is yes. Research has shown that although men are genetically born with a greater number of follicular units compared to women, as they age, the number of hairs per follicular unit decreases, causing their hair to become thinner.
Fortunately, there are several things you can do to prevent hair fall and curb this quickly when your hair begins to shed. The key, of course, is learning why your hair is thinning.
Your hormones trigger different hair growth responses
Let’s get into the science of it all. Men develop more androgenic hair than women because they have higher levels of androgens (male hormones), and their hair tends to be more abundant at the start. However, high levels of androgens can shrink hair follicles as well as shorten the hair growth cycle, causing hair to progressively become shorter, thinner, and more brittle. This leads to faster hair fall as soon as it grows out, predominantly affecting the top and the crown of your head.
The fix? Don't wait until your hair is shedding excessively to take action. Make a constant effort to keep your scalp healthy, as it is the key to stronger and thicker-looking hair. A healthy and balanced scalp provides a better environment for your hair follicles to thrive, encourages natural hair growth, produces strands with a thick hair shaft, and ensures the survival of hair during the growth stage. Use CLEAR Scalp Pro Men's Anti-Hair Loss Serum, which is formulated with follicle technology and the Advanced DynoxidilTM Complex to target weak hair follicles and strengthen hair roots.
Your hair loss is genetically inherited
Hereditary hair loss is a common cause of hair loss, affecting a large percentage of men worldwide. It’s also known as male-pattern baldness. You’ve probably heard the myth that hair loss is often inherited from your mum’s side of the family. However, studies have revealed that hair loss can be passed down from genetic sequences from both parents. Your genes can affect how sensitive your scalp is to certain hormones. If hair loss runs in your family, you might be more sensitive to its effects. The presence of specific hormones can cause hair follicles on the scalp to shrink, shortening the growth phase of hair and preventing it from growing out properly. Over time, your hair becomes shorter, finer, and eventually unable to penetrate through your scalp.
The fix? Whilst there are hormonal medications that can help slow the progression of hair loss, you can consider looking for hair products that help strengthen roots on your scalp to prevent hair loss. CLEAR Scalp Pro Men’s Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo is packed with advanced Hair Fibre Actives, which strengthen the hair strands. With daily use, you will see fuller and thicker-looking hair with increased root strength.
You are not taking time for yourself
Let’s face it, high levels of stress are not good for your body, let alone your scalp. Too much stress can trigger your body to produce too much cortisol which can badly affect your hair health. Increased cortisol levels can disrupt the hair growth cycle. It causes hairs to be pushed out prematurely into the resting state which leads to early hair shedding.
Stress and anxiety can also increase scalp sebum production, which can clog the pores on your scalp, preventing the growth of hair. It can also block nutrient supply to your hair follicles, causing your hair to be weak and prematurely detach from your scalp and fall out.
The fix? Stress does not go away overnight. Start by taking small steps like going for a walk, engaging in social activities, and doing activities that make you happy. When your stress levels reduce, your body and scalp will readjust, and the excessive hair shedding may stop.
In most cases, excessive hair loss and male-pattern baldness can be reduced. There are many ways and products available to help prevent or manage it. Prioritising your scalp health and making healthy hair care habits stick will pay off in the long run. The important thing is to find ways to help prevent or manage hair loss from an early age.
Dandruff is blocking your hair growth
Scalp conditions like dandruff can negatively affect one’s scalp health. Dandruff can clog your hair follicles, block blood flow, impact your hair density, and prevent new hair growth. Treating dandruff is important to help maintain a healthy scalp so that healthy hairs can successfully emerge from your scalp.
The fix? Use a gentle yet effective shampoo formulated to work on your scalp. If you have dandruff and suffer from hair loss, look for combination products such as CLEAR Scalp Pro Men's Anti-Hair Loss Anti Dandruff Shampoo. It provides superior dandruff protection and aids in hair root to the scalp. We also recommend using CLEAR Scalp Pro Men's Anti-Hair Loss serum, which contains CLEAR’s proprietary ingredient clinically proven to reduce over 6,000 strands of hair fall in one month*.
*with system usage, based on clinical results.