Going Bald from Chemical Hair Straightener?

Can you go bald from using a chemical hair straightener regularly? I follow the chemical straightener directions to a tee. I’ve been straightening my hair about every month and a half for 2 years. My hair grows very fast and it takes about a month for the chemically processed hair to be completely out. i keep my hair short. I’ve had no side effects whatsoever thus far. I am concerned about the future. I am a male age 25.

There are may women who believe their hair loss was due to chemicals they put in their hair (perms/straighteners), but take comfort in knowing that the most common cause in men is genetic male balding. If you notice hair loss, I would absolutely stop using chemicals to see if that is the cause. For now, it seems that you’re in the clear.