Style -- 4 days ago
Words: Alex Woodhall
Unlike our female counterparts, us men rarely open up about what’s going on with our bodies. Should you be shaving down there? What’s the correct way to deal with perpetual perspiration? And how much is too much when it comes to eye maintenance in an effort to stave off the monobrow? They aren’t exactly your usual conversation topics on a Thursday night down the pub now, are they? Here’s how to tackle the issues that you don’t fancy opening up about.
Hair loss / thinning
Few things cause a man to breakout in cold sweats faster than the thought of losing his hair. There is, understandably, an attachment to hair: it’s one of the things that makes you, you. You’ve spent hours in the barbers and plenty of time coiffing in front of the mirror, watching it gradually thin, recede and ultimately fall out is a bit like watching the family dog slowly succumb to its ill fate.
Unfortunately there’s no quick fix, yet. It’s just unfortunate genetics and the things you think are making it better are, in fact, drawing attention to it and making it much worse.
If you spot the early signs, treating it can be effective. Look out for hair loss on the temples and crown, as these are the first places to go. Currently there are two recognised (and clinically proven) treatments, Propecia and Regaine. You’ve got to start using them early enough for them to be really effective though.
Outside of those a stimulating shampoo, usually with tea tree or menthol, will go some way to keeping your hair follicles open; just don’t turn to coverup sprays, powders or combovers, you’re only drawing attention to the issue.
Failing that you can always do a Rooney and go under the knife. There’s no shame in wanting to keep your thick mane for as long as possible, although it’ll be hard on the wallet.
