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Baldness / Hairloss / Alopecia Calculator for Men


Are you concerned about thinning hair, a receding hairline, or noticeable hair loss? Utilize our hair loss calculator to determine your likelihood of going bald and the potential timeline. This calculator is specifically designed for men experiencing male pattern baldness, medically known as Alopecia.

Hair Loss Calculator
Enter your Age  
Select your current hair loss/growth stage:



Adolescent hairline without balding


Hairline has begun to recede


Hairline has receded and hair is      thinning on the top of the head


Significant hair loss on the top of      the head


Hair remains only on the sides and      back of the head


Indicate the Level of Stress in your daily life
Did your biological Father experience hair loss? Yes No
Did your grandfather from your biological mother's side experience hair loss? Yes No
Did your grandfather from your biological Father's side experience hair loss? Yes No
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Hair loss is a serious problem that worries most men. Though there are many possible reasons for hair loss, hereditary and hormonal changes play a major role. Some types of hair loss are temporary and curable, while most of them are not.
Losing hair can be stressful, but finding out your probability of going bald helps in taking preventive measures to check excessive hair fall before it is too late. Though there is no complete cure for baldness yet, some treatments can slow down hair loss and prevent baldness(1 Trusted Source
Hair loss: causes

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).

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Hair Loss Facts:

An average human scalp contains 100,000 to 150,000 hairs(2 Trusted Source
Screening of hair growth promoting activity of Punica granatum L. (pomegranate) leaves extracts and its potential to exhibit antidandruff and anti-lice effect

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).
At the end of the growth cycle, each hair falls and a new hair forms. So it is normal to lose about 50-100 hairs a day(3 Trusted Source
Hair loss

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).
Hereditary is the primary cause of hair loss. However, it can also be caused by some medical conditions such as scalp infections, dandruff, skin disorders, thyroid problems, and hair pulling disorders or by certain medications such as cancer drugs and arthritis drugs. Certain hairstyles and stress can also cause hair fall(4 Trusted Source
Scalp Condition Impacts Hair Growth and Retention via Oxidative Stress

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).
There are a number of things you can do to prevent hair fall. Keep your hair clean by washing it regularly. Avoid rough towelling and combing wet hair. Frequent blow-drying and ironing your hair can cause hair fall.
Avoid smoking and alcohol. Studies have shown that smoking and heavy drinking are linked to hair fall. Follow a healthy diet plan and a good sleeping habit to make your hair last longer(5 Trusted Source
Role of Smoking in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review

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).
With recent improvements in hair loss treatments, it is possible to overcome baldness by using drugs such as minoxidil, ketaconazole and finasteride or by surgeries such as hair transplantation, scalp reduction, and tissue expansion(6 Trusted Source
New Treatments for Hair Loss

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).

  • 1. Hair loss: causes
    (https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003246.htm )
  • 2. Screening of hair growth promoting activity of Punica granatum L. (pomegranate) leaves extracts and its potential to exhibit antidandruff and anti-lice effect
    (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8100084/ )
  • 3. Hair loss
    (https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/hair-loss )
  • 4. Scalp Condition Impacts Hair Growth and Retention via Oxidative Stress
    (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6369642/ )
  • 5. Role of Smoking in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
    (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9069908/ )
  • 6. New Treatments for Hair Loss
    (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28061966/ )

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Comments

rachelsjulia, Philippines

This is really interesting. It's great to know such things like this. It was really helpful especially who are going through hair loss.

vanessap, India

This calculator is very much useful because we can know how much of hair fall is going on and there by take preventive measure to control it.

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