Frequently Asked Questions

Hair loss can be attributed to heredity, a medical condition or a hormonal change or imbalance. The most common type is hereditary hair loss, which typically occurs or worsens as you age. Hereditary hair loss in men is also called male pattern baldness or "androgenetic alopecia". For men, the first sign of male pattern hair loss may be a receding hairline or bald spot.

Hair loss can also be caused by several medical conditions. Some of these can include alopecia areata, fungal infections, iron deficiency, certain thyroid issues and rapid weight loss.

Alopecia areata makes it so that the body’s immune system to attack its own hair follicles. Usually hair loss of this nature may be temporary or may need treatment if hair does not grow back.

Stress, severe illness or another traumatic event can cause a temporary hair loss condition called telogen effluvium. Typically, after the stress or shock is reduced, the hair will grow back.

Hair loss can also be caused by certain medications and treatments, such as cancer treatment. Additionally, tight hairstyles like braids or ponytails can lead to scalp hair shedding.

Hair loss can be treated with medication, therapy or a combination, but determining the cause of your hair loss is the first step. If you are experiencing new or worsening hair loss, see your doctor or connect to a medical provider through the ulo platform.

Males with male pattern baldness may see receding hairline, patchy hair loss, or hair loss that worsens slowly with age. Male pattern baldness is a permanent hair loss type with no cure, but there are several treatments available to help slow hair loss and even regrow hair.

If you are suddenly noticing bald patches with no apparent cause, then seek medical attention and determine the cause. These cases of sudden hair loss may be caused by a medical condition, such as alopecia areata, vitamin deficiency or the side effect of a medication. The good news is that these types of hair loss are typically temporary and resolve when the medical condition is treated.

A doctor may be able to diagnose you after asking a some questions or they may need to run tests to determine the root cause.

There isn’t a complete cure for hair loss. However, there are medications and hair restoration treatments that can be very effective. These medications or procedures can slow hair loss or even reverse balding, but they do not "cure" hair loss.

Oral Finasteride and Topical Minoxidil are both FDA-approved treatments for male pattern hair loss and are great places to start for those that are just starting on their hair journey. Your medical provider will assess your status and may recommend changes or modification to your plan to better suit your goals and needs.