Male Baldness No Longer Stigma

By Abigail Mellier, April 30th, 2013 | Lifestyle | 0 Comments

Male baldness is no longer a stigma, according to a study by Debenhams.

Debenhams asked 1,000 men and 1,000 women aged between 19 and 60 for their opinions about the attractiveness of older people.

They found that older men are “increasingly seen as eligible, prospective partners rather than old bores with little energy left to catch the female eye,” while baldness isn’t an issue any more, said a Debenhams representative.

Baldness, like grey hair, may now be seen as distinguished and sophisticated by more women. The trend of women marrying and having children later on in their lives has extended the period for which a bachelor is considered eligible. Many women say they find the financial security that older men can offer reassuring, because it represents a better life for their children. “Older men are remaining attractive to women for longer than ever before,” said Ruth Attridge, a spokesperson for Debenhams.

Baldness sufferers
The survey will be seen as good news by many of the millions of men who are affected by male pattern baldness

Male pattern baldness, also known as androgenic alopecia, can start at any age. But it often causes most hair to shed by mid 40s or 50s. The NHS reports that 25% men begin losing their hair before the age of 30. Men often feel sensitive about losing hair, and seek ways to prevent baldness. While there is currently no baldness cure, there are a number of ways in which hair loss can be treated, and temporarily delayed. One such treatment is Propecia. Hair transplants are another option, although transplants are often expensive and may cause side effects.

Aside from male pattern baldness, hair loss in men may be caused by ageing, hormonal imbalance, illnesses, nervous disorders, toxic substances or injuries.