Disclaimer: Tiger Woods is not a Hair Club client

Celebrated professional golfer Tiger Woods is one of the most successful, recognizable athletes in the world. He’s usually photographed on the golf course wearing a winning smile and his trademark baseball cap. But every now and then, an intrepid photographer will capture him tipping his hat to the crowd, revealing a problem that affects around two in three men by the age of 35: male pattern baldness.

Woods’ hairline exhibits one of the telltale signs of the most common cause of hair loss—androgenetic alopecia. The hair follicles in men born with this hereditary condition have a sensitivity to a naturally-occurring hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Signs of male pattern baldness include thinning at the temples and/or the crown, where the follicles are least resistant to DHT. Because male pattern baldness is progressive, over time, these two thinning areas meet in the middle, leaving only a horseshoe-shaped band of hair on the back and sides of the head.

Perhaps because his own father had a receding hairline, Woods thought his condition was inevitable and insurmountable. In a 2014 interview with Fox Sports, Woods said his hair loss is a no-win fight. But, he’s only half right.

While Woods can’t do anything to change his genetics, he doesn’t have to accept defeat in the fight against hair loss.

As thinning hair only worsens over time, early detection is key. Unfortunately, many men don’t notice their hair is thinning until they’ve lost more than 50% of it! Wearing a hat frequently, like Woods does, can make it easy to ignore the problem. But, guys with a history of hair loss in their family should check their hair often, looking for recession at the hairline and thinning at the crown. If the hairs in those areas are getting shorter and wispier, it’s time to act. The sooner you do something about your hair loss, the more options you have.

What You Can Do About Male Pattern Baldness

Hair Club has been helping men with hair loss since 1974. We offer a comprehensive suite of proven solutions, including non-surgical, surgical and hair regrowth options.

EXT Extreme Hair Therapy® is a hair regrowth solution for men in the earlier stages of hair loss. The program includes Minoxidil, the only FDA-approved, clinically proven topical ingredient to regrow hair and slow further loss. Combining professional in-center services with at-home products that are easy to use, EXT® improves the look and feel of your hair while Minoxidil helps regrow it.

Men who take action quickly may also benefit from Xtrands®, our volumizing hair loss solution that offers instant results. Xtrands adds fullness and density to your thinning areas without surgery. It’s ideal for men with mild to moderate hair loss.

For men who have lost more of their hair, we have Xtrands+®, a non-surgical hair replacement solution. Truly transformative, Xtrands+ is our most popular solution. Hundreds of thousands of men have gotten their hair back in as little as four weeks—regardless of age, ethnicity, hair type or level of hair loss.

It remains to be seen whether Tiger Woods does something about his hair loss or throws up the white flag and shaves it all off. But, if you’re worried about losing your hair, take action now. Schedule your free consultation with one of our trained hair loss experts. You’ll learn about your level of hair loss, the condition of your scalp, and, most importantly, which of our proven solutions can give you the results you want.

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