Since the beginning to time, balding has been a phenomenon that has affected both men and women. Before, it is believed that one can only experience baldness when they reach the age of fifty or sixty. However, that is not anymore the case. There is a rapid influx of baldness happening to men as early as thirty-five years old. It is estimated that there are 35 million men in the United States that begin their balding process starting at the age of 40.

Balding can affect a person’s self-concept and body image. It can become a deterrent in one’s capacity to mingle with people especially with the opposite sex. Most men have felt that baldness has become a disadvantage during courtship. Although, in recent years, baldness has reduced its status as a source of comic antics and has been embraced as a fashion statement predominantly in men. Still, there are men and women would rather have a full set of hair than being bald.
How can we stop balding?

Balding is caused by different factors. Most people credit baldness to stress, which may have an influence over it but not entirely.  Stress becomes a factor when people start eating the wrong kind of food. A poor diet contributes to hair loss. Your diet should consist that is rich in protein and should be low on fats and carbohydrates. Vitamins B and B12 are also beneficial in helping baldness stop. Food that are rich in these vitamins include clams, oysters, mussels, liver, fish, cheese, lamb, and eggs.

Consider increasing your intake of amino acids such as Lysine to your everyday diet. Lysine can cultivate the creation of Ferritin, which advances hair growth and help lessen stress. Food rich in lysine include chicken, fish, tuna, pork, cheese, nuts, eggs and soybean products like tofu.

Studies have shown a relationship between smoking and drinking towards baldness. Cigarette smoking and drinking can cause poor total body circulation that damages the circulation system. Thus, it affects the amount of blood flow available to the hair follicles of the scalp. If you are a smoke, a drinker or both, then stop smoking and drinking.

Of course, hereditary is a major factor. If the family lineage has a long history of baldness, then it is most likely that you will have it too. Though there is no permanent cure for hereditary baldness, there are two medical products that can help delay baldness from occurring – Minoxidil and Finasteride. Also, it is advised that you should wash your hair daily that will help in the release of dihydrotestosterone or DHT in the sebum oil duct and stay on the scalp. As always, please consult your physician before taking any prescription drugs or trying out any procedures.

How about surgery? Plenty of people have thought about surgery as a final resort in making baldness stop. Hair transplant is an option for those who may have extreme balding and can afford the hefty price tag.

In your own little way, you can stop balding. It can be done. Of course, making baldness stop depends on your determination. Consider a change in lifestyle and it will make a big difference. You can do it.