When Will I Go Bald? Hair Loss Calculator for Men
Author: Ian C. Langtree - Writer/Editor for Disabled World (DW)
Published: 2010/12/26 - Updated: 2025/12/06
Publication Type: Charts, Graphs, Tables
Category Topic: Calculators - Charts - Related Publications
Page Content: Synopsis - Introduction - Main - Insights, Updates
Synopsis: This male baldness calculator is an interactive tool designed to estimate the likelihood and timing of male hair loss, particularly male-pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia). The calculator considers factors such as age, current hair condition, daily stress levels, and family history of hair loss to provide an individualized assessment. While the tool is intended for entertainment purposes and does not replace professional medical advice, it is grounded in research and data provided by medical professionals. This makes it a useful resource for individuals seeking to understand potential hair loss patterns. The tool is especially helpful for those with disabilities or seniors who may have limited access to healthcare resources, offering a convenient way to gain insights into their hair health - Disabled World (DW).
Introduction
Alopecia is the medical term for the loss of hair from the head or the body - sometimes to the extent of baldness. Symptoms of hair loss include hair loss in patches usually in circular patterns, dandruff, skin lesions, and scarring. Alopecia areata (mild/medium level) usually shows in unusual hair loss areas e.g. eyebrows, backside of the head or above the ears where usually the male pattern baldness does not affect.
Main Content
Hair Loss
Also known as alopecia or baldness, is defined as the loss of hair from the head or body. Baldness can refer to general hair loss or male pattern hair loss. Some types of hair loss can be caused by alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder. The extreme forms of alopecia areata are alopecia totalis, which involves the loss of all head hair, and alopecia universalis, which involves the loss of all hair from the head and the body.
There is a widely held misconception that hair is alive, and, therefore, its condition can be "permanently" altered by using some newly discovered commercial potion. The truth is that hair is only living matter at its base below the surface of the scalp. Like the tip of one's finger nail, hair is dead matter, and can be clipped shorter and discarded.
Normally about 100 hairs reach the end of their resting phase each day and fall out. When more than 100 hairs fall out per day, clinical hair loss (telogen effluvium) may occur. A disruption of the growing phase causes abnormal loss of anagen hairs (anagen effluvium).
The severity and nature of baldness can vary greatly; it does range from male and female pattern alopecia, alopecia areata, which involves the loss of just some of the hair from the head, and alopecia totalis, which involves the loss of all head hair, to the most extreme form, alopecia universalis, which involves the loss of all hair from the head and the whole body.
Male-Pattern Hair Loss
(Ndrogenic alopecia or Male pattern baldness (MPB)), is defined as hair loss that occurs due to an underlying susceptibility of hair follicles to androgenic miniaturization. In male-pattern hair loss, loss and thinning begin at the temples and the crown and either thins out or falls out. Female-pattern hair loss occurs at the frontal and parietal. It is the most common cause of hair loss and will affect up to 70% of men and 40% of women at some point in their lifetimes.
Male Pattern Baldness will affect a lot of men, and is a result of a combination of factors including age, hormones, and genes. The gene is said to be passed from mother to child, so if a man wants to ascertain his chances of hair loss, it would be more indicative to look at his mother's father rather than his own father.
Insights, Analysis, and Developments
Editorial Note: In an era where appearance can significantly impact self-esteem and social interactions, tools that provide insights into personal health conditions, such as hair loss, are valuable. This calculator serves as a starting point for individuals to explore their hair health, encouraging proactive discussions with healthcare providers. By demystifying the causes and providing clear information on treatment options, this resource not only informs but also encourages proactive conversations with healthcare providers. As research into genetic factors continues to advance, the future holds promise for more targeted and effective solutions for hair loss - Disabled World (DW).
Author Credentials: Ian is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Disabled World, a leading resource for news and information on disability issues. With a global perspective shaped by years of travel and lived experience, Ian is a committed proponent of the Social Model of Disability-a transformative framework developed by disabled activists in the 1970s that emphasizes dismantling societal barriers rather than focusing solely on individual impairments. His work reflects a deep commitment to disability rights, accessibility, and social inclusion. To learn more about Ian's background, expertise, and accomplishments, visit his full biography.