Q. What are the androgenic alopecia hair loss statistics for men and women?

A. According to the ISHRS (International Society for Hair Restoration Surgery), roughly 35 million men and 21 million women are affected by hair loss in the United States. Around the world, there are 811,363 individuals seeking professional treatment for their hair loss issues, which includes androgenic alopecia hair loss.

Androgenic Alopecia Hair Loss Statistics

 

Roughly 90% of these cases are caused by genetics (i.e. androgenic alopecia). About 40% of men will have noticeable forms of hair loss (i.e. pattern baldness) by age 35. This percentage will grow to 65% by age 60. 70% of men will experience noticeable loss of hair by age 80 and by age 85, this percentage increase to 80%.

The ISHRS also reports that the number of women who will see noticeable forms of loss, thinning or shedding is about 80% by age 60

Although androgenic alopecia is caused by genetics, it is also important to realize that environmental factors  can help speed up the rate of loss, or slow it down. For example, detrimental lifestyle habits such as chronic stress, poor nutrition, excessive sun exposure on the scalp, cigarettes and alcohol consumption can cause hair to shed at a high rate. And the opposite can help hair to be lost at a much slower rate.

 

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