LA Science
BALD STATEMENT
Millions of men are still suffering the after effects of the recession - in the form of hair loss, it was revealed yesterday (Sun).
The turmoil and anxiety of the biggest economic slowdown in modern history has left a large percentage of the male population with less hair than they had three years ago.
The phenomenon emerged in the wake of pictures showing premier David Cameron with a newly-developed barren patch on his crown less than three months after he secured power.
And yesterday figures released by LA Science, an anti-hair loss system, showed there has been a nationwide 89 per cent hike in the number of men seeking treatment.
Yesterday a spokesman for LA Science said: ''There are two types of stress which cause our men to lose their hair.
''The more common type is called telogen effluvium. With this less severe type of hair loss, the hair stops growing and lies dormant, the other type of stress-induced hair loss is known as alopecia areata, and involves a white blood cell attack on the hair follicles
''With this type of hair loss, the hair also falls out within weeks usually, but can involve the entire scalp and even body hair.''
''Stress is a common cause of men losing their hair. A combination of the stressful recession and professionals fiercely fighting for their careers has most definitely contributed to the sudden boom in premature balding.''
Cameron, 43, was pictured with grey flecks behind his ears and a small bald patch close to the crown of his skull.
The photos are in stark contrast to the dark, full head of hair he displayed when he moved into 10 Downing Street after his election victory in May.
Hair loss is caused by stress which can cause strands to fall out three times more quickly than usual, causing pigment cells to wear out more rapidly.
Experts believe the stress of modern life is on average turning us grey five years earlier than previous generations.
Statistics have shown that over 25 per cent of men begin losing their hair before they are 30.
The onset of hair loss can start in men as young as 20 and occurs when there is increased sensitivity to the male sex hormones on specific areas of the scalp, making the hair follicles shrink thus making them too small to replace the lost hair.
LA Science Follicle Stimulating Shampoo and Anti-Hair Loss Serum has been praised by Trichologists for its advanced copper peptide technology, encouraging re-growth of dormant hair follicles.
Earlier this month Prince William was pictured with thinner hair than ever before.
