Does Mixed Race Mean More or Less Hair Loss?
Are there any trends or differences for mixed race people vs Caucasians, Black etc? I mean, do you notice any more or less cases of hair loss in mixed race guys compared to those that you see in your office that are one race? I’m just curious.
There are always variations in ethnicity, but the variation is also individual in nature. One ethnic hair characteristic does not always dominate over another. You can have a half black / half white baby and they can either have white skin curly hair or black skin and straight hair (or vice versa).
We know that the donor densities are different in different races, with Caucasian the highest (100,000 hairs on the scalp) and African the lowest (60,000 hairs on the scalp). Asians are mid-way between the two.
But to answer your question — no, I don’t necessarily see more (or less) cases of mixed race men with balding in my office.
I personally think you can’t solely attribute hair loss to ethnicity. Hair loss I believe depends on a mix of factors. Take for example stress and lifestyle – these can definitely be causal factors for increased hair loss.