Is It Too Late for Prince William to Resolve His Hair Loss Problem? | HuffPost Life

The billions of people around the world watching and following with interest the fairytale-like wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton and then the birth of the future King George will have noted that Prince William is very much losing his hair as a result of 'Male Pattern Baldness' (MPB) and at a relatively young age too.

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The billions of people around the world watching and following with interest the fairytale-like wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton and then the birth of the future King George will have noted that Prince William is very much losing his hair as a result of 'Male Pattern Baldness' (MPB) and at a relatively young age too.

I too started to lose my hair at the young age of 21 and know only too well how devastating and traumatic it can be and the huge impact it has on ones self esteem and confidence.

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There is now little to no chance that Prince William will ever resort to proven hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Propecia, due to the fact his hair loss has gone too far and can no longer be salvaged in my opinion by proven treatments. The ship has sailed so to speak.

Obviously, his bride cares little about his hair loss and good for her. It was published only the other day how grey she is becoming, so I'm sure Kate has her own hair related issues to concern her without having to worry about Williams too. Kate's going Grey article

The Prince has no other alternative than to allow himself to bald gracefully even further now - despite the fact there are preventative hair loss treatments that actually work and if he had in fact started on then sooner he would have undoubtedly been able to prevent the process occurring so rapidly and certainly stopped the progression of hair loss - or at a bare minimum bought himself several more years of hair.

Justin Bieber actually publically called out Prince William only recently and went on the record to criticise England's Prince William over the fact he has been balding. Bieber just cannot seem to understand why anyone would let their hair go when there are products on the market to help fight MPB. The singer recently did an interview with the U.K.'s Rollercoaster where the topic of Prince William's hair came up.

"I mean, there are things to prevent that nowadays, like Propecia. I don't know why he doesn't just get those things, those products. You just take Propecia and your hair grows back. Have you not got it over here?"

Coming from a kid who regularly favors camouflage and gold chains, I doubt Prince William will find it in him to be offended, especially since he seems perfectly content with his signature hair. According to one source though, Prince William and his once heavily-locked brother even joke around about the male balding patterns on the elder's head, which would suggest treatment will not be in the picture any time soon.

However it might well be worth Prince Harry getting proactive and in a timely manner with the preventative treatments due to the fact he too is at high risk of losing his hair and even showing the initial classic signs too as reported in a recent newspaper article here : Prince Harry is Thinning Too!

The first step for those of you who are open to discussing hair loss with your own GP is to seek their advice and see if they are willing to prescribe medication to help treat your loss. It is common for GP's to dismiss the issue of hair loss, so do not be too disheartened if this is the case with yours, as there is help out there.

10 Reasons You're Going Bald

Hair Loss From Thyroid Problems(01 of10)

Either an underactive thyroid, a medical condition called hypothyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, or hyperthyroidism, can result in hair loss because each condition causes a hormonal imbalance. Hormones help to regulate nearly every function in the body, including hair growth. Getting the right treatment to control either of these thyroid conditions will get hormones under control, stop hair loss, and allow your hair to starting grow back. (credit:Getty Images)

Thinning Hair Following Pregnancy(02 of10)

Other hormonal imbalances can also lead to hair loss, especially the wildly fluctuating hormones that occur following pregnancy and childbirth. It takes time after pregnancy for hormone levels to return to normal, so it's not at all uncommon for post-partum moms to notice thinning hair or even patches of baldness. This often occurs about three months after baby’s arrival. Don't worry — as the rest of your body recovers, so will your hair follicles. The hair loss is only temporary — your hair will grow back. (credit:Getty Images)

Hair Loss Due to Medications(03 of10)

Hair loss is a side effect of a number of medications taken for common health problems. Blood-thinning medications, oral contraceptives, drugs for depression, NSAIDs, and beta and calcium channel blockers can all lead to thinning hair or baldness. Too much vitamin A and vitamin A-based drugs called retinoids can cause hair loss as well. Some chemotherapy drugs used to treat cancer are known to cause total hair loss as they work to destroy cancer cells. Just as hair usually grows back after chemo, it should also grow back once you stop taking any medication that causes hair loss. (credit:Getty Images)

Different Types Of Alopecia(04 of10)

Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss, and there are two main types: alopecia areata and androgenic (androgenetic) alopecia. Alopecia may cause hair loss only on the scalp or all over the body. It may result in thinning hair, patches of hair loss, some balding, or total baldness, and it may be permanent or temporary. There are numerous causes, including genetics. Talk to your doctor about possible treatments. (credit:Getty Images)

Physical Trauma: A Shock To Hair Follicles(05 of10)

When your body is under serious physical stress, the natural cycle of hair growth and resting can be disrupted, resulting in hair loss, often in the form of thinning hair — strands may come out in clumps. Any shock to the system, such as being in a severe accident, undergoing surgery, experiencing burns, or becoming very ill, can also shock the hair follicles, resulting in up to 75 percent of your hair falling out, sometimes months after the fact. (credit:Getty Images)

Emotional Stress And Your Hair(06 of10)

When you're dealing with a life-altering event, like a divorce or break-up, bankruptcy or other financial problems, the loss of a home, or the death of a loved one, significant emotional stress can also disrupt the normal cycle of hair growth. Significant emotional stressors can cause temporary hair loss, but once stress is brought under control, normal hair growth is usually restored. (credit:Getty Images)

Diet Deficiencies: Your Hair Is What You Eat(07 of10)

The essential vitamins and nutrients, like protein, that you get from a healthy, varied, and well-balanced diet ensure good health all throughout your body, making sure all your organs and internal systems are working just as they should. Poor nutrition or following a severely restrictive crash or fad diet can lead to all kinds of nutrient deficiencies, which in turn can result in hair loss, from thinning hair to patches of baldness. (credit:Getty Images)

Extreme Hair Care(08 of10)

In an effort to create a stylish hairdo, you can actually cause significant damage and breakage to strands, which could result in hair loss and thinning hair. Shampooing or blow-drying too frequently, repeatedly using heated styling tools, pulling on hair — whether from blow-drying it or styling it in a too-tight ponytail, for instance — or too vigorously rubbing the scalp can all lead to hair loss. (credit:Getty Images)

Infections That Cause Hair Loss(09 of10)

A number of infections and illnesses can lead to hair loss. An infection that causes a high fever, a fungal skin infection, and bacterial infections like syphilis can all be responsible for balding or thinning hair. Treating the underlying infection can restore hair growth and prevent future hair loss. So your first step is to seek medical attention for the primary health problem. (credit:Shutterstock)

Autoimmune Diseases That Affect Hair(10 of10)

Alopecia areata is often associated with an autoimmune disease, so it's thought that some forms of hair loss can be caused by one of these medical conditions or is at least somehow related to it. Diabetes and lupus are two autoimmune diseases that can result in hair loss. This type of hair loss may not always be reversible — it may sometimes be permanent. But medications and hair restoration surgeries may help compensate for any hair loss. (credit:Shutterstock)

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