Am I bald？

It is often said that “changing your hairstyle is like becoming a different person.” An individual’s hairstyle and the amount of hair are important factors affecting their appearance. In modern society, stress, diet, and lifestyle have caused the age group troubled by baldness to become increasingly younger. Therefore, regardless of gender, we all need to pay early attention to the health of our scalp and assess whether we are facing a potential baldness crisis.

How to Determine if You Are Facing a Baldness Crisis

Some say that a high forehead indicates baldness, while others believe that if you can’t hold a tuft of hair in your hand, you’re already bald. So, how can we correctly assess this? Here are three common methods to help you easily evaluate your situation:

Measure Forehead Height： Is your forehead height over 7 centimeters (or does it occupy more than 1/3 of your face)?

Hairline receding is one of the most common types of male pattern baldness. As hair loss becomes more severe, the hairline gradually retreats toward the crown of the head. Generally, if the distance from the top of the eyebrows to the hairline exceeds 7 centimeters, or if the forehead height occupies more than one-third of the face, it may indicate a potential baldness crisis. However, some individuals naturally have higher foreheads, so other methods should be used for careful assessment.

Observe Hair Density：When your hair is dry, can you clearly see your scalp?

In addition to receding hairlines, there are also cases of diffuse thinning that reduce hair density, making the scalp visibly apparent. The simplest way to assess this is to look at your entire head from the top when your hair is completely dry and not oily. If you notice that the scalp is clearly visible and the hair can no longer cover it, with the hair whorl also becoming less distinct, it is likely that you are facing a baldness crisis.

Record Hair Loss Conditions：Pay attention to your daily hair loss.

It’s normal for people to lose hair every day, as hair naturally falls out during the hair growth cycle, particularly during the “telogen phase.” During this period, although hair falls out, the hair follicles remain healthy, and hair will regrow after this phase. Generally, normal hair loss during the telogen phase is around 50-100 strands per day. Therefore, if you frequently notice large amounts of hair loss at one time or if your daily hair loss exceeds 200 strands for nearly a month, it may indicate that you are experiencing a hair loss crisis.

Scalp care is inherently a long-term and ongoing process. Therefore, the earlier we can be aware of a potential baldness crisis, the sooner we can seek treatment or take appropriate measures for care.

Analyzing Different Types of Hair Loss Causes

Based on the different causes of hair loss, it can be simply categorized into three types:

Male Pattern Baldness:

This type is caused by genetic inheritance and is the most common reason for hair loss. Common forms include the M-shaped hairline, receding hairline, and crown baldness. Since the onset of hair loss can vary from person to person, those with a family history of baldness should regularly monitor their scalp condition and seek professional consultation and treatment if they notice these patterns.

Diffuse Hair Loss (Female Pattern Baldness):

More prevalent among women, this type differs from male pattern baldness, which typically involves a receding hairline. Women often experience uniform hair thinning starting from the top or sides of the head. Hormonal changes, especially after menopause, can exacerbate this condition. Women should closely track hair density and loss to determine if they are at risk of baldness.

Alopecia Areata:

In addition to genetic causes, alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that results in patchy hair loss, commonly referred to as “spot baldness.” Patients may notice irregular patches of hair loss on the scalp, caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking hair follicle cells.

 

The causes and severity of hair loss are influenced by both genetic factors and external conditions. Early assessment of one’s situation allows for making the most appropriate choices at each stage to maintain scalp health and a good appearance.