Have you ever seen someone with little or no hair on their head? That’s called baldness, and it’s more common than you might think—especially in grown-ups!
Every day, we all lose some hair. That’s normal! But usually, new hair grows back. Baldness happens when new hair stops growing after the old hair falls out.
Baldness happens more often in men than in women, and it often runs in families. That means if someone’s parents or grandparents lost their hair, they might too when they get older.
Other reasons people might lose their hair include:
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Illnesses or scalp diseases
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Radiation (like during special medical treatments)
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Or even stress!
But don’t worry—baldness doesn’t hurt, and it doesn’t stop people from doing the things they love. Some people even choose to shave their heads and rock the bald look with style!