The Genetics of Balding
By the age of 50, about 85 percent of men will have experienced a substantial amount of thinning. Basically, almost all men are affected by hair loss sooner or later. Balding is completely normal. And yet, most of us would rather not be bald. Who, or what, can we blame fore our hair loss?… Read more
The Stigma of Hair Loss: What Would a Celebrity Do?
Too often, the idea of having cosmetic surgery to improve our looks is associated with shame. But you’d be surprised to know how many celebrities have had hair transplants. Perhaps we can all take a page out of their book and fight back against the stigma of hair loss once and for all.… Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and the Genetics of Male Pattern Baldness
I was watching the Royal Wedding 2018 and sat up with a jolt. The camera had zoomed in on Prince Harry bending over the bride, and I saw – gaaah! – a growing bald spot on the back of his head. Not Harry, I wanted to yell! He was supposed to be the prince with hair! … Read more
What Is My Hair Loss Type?
In your research about hair transplants, you may have come across listings of various hair loss types such as class 1, class 2, etc. all the way to class 7. At Nashville Hair Doctor, we are a little ambivalent about such a rigid hair loss classification system. Learn more.… Read more