Baldness: It Starts Before You Even Realise It
Baldness doesn’t begin with a bang—it creeps in quietly. Often, you don’t even notice the early signs until your comb starts catching more hair than usual or the mirror shows a little more forehead than it used to.
So... How Do Bald Spots Actually Occur?
Here’s the truth: baldness isn’t a one-day blast. It’s a gradual process caused by a mix of genetics, hormonal imbalances, lifestyle habits, and scalp health issues.
Baldness in Men – When Does It Really Start?
Baldness in men is one of the most common hair concerns—and the truth is, it can start showing as early as your 30s. Sometimes, it creeps in so gradually, you don’t even realise it until it becomes visibly noticeable.
There are multiple causes behind it—both internal and external. The main factor? Genetics. If baldness runs in your family, chances are high that you’ll experience it too.
But genes aren’t the only reason.
Your lifestyle plays a major role in speeding up hair loss. High stress levels—whether physical or emotional—combined with a poor diet, irregular sleep patterns, scalp issues, and nutritional deficiencies can all lead to hair thinning and balding. In some cases, underlying medical conditions can also contribute to early or severe hair loss.
🔍 The Norwood Scale: Understanding Male Pattern Baldness
1. Stage 1:
Hair looks mostly normal, but if you look closely, there's slight thinning starting at the temples or crown.
It’s subtle—something most people won’t notice.
But this is where it quietly begins.
2. Stage 2:
You’ll notice your hairline starting to recede—especially around the forehead and temples.
It forms a slight “M” shape.
Still easy to miss, but it’s a sign of early hair loss.
3. Stage 3:
Hairline recession becomes more visible and deeper.
Baldness around the temples makes it harder to style or hide.
This is usually when people start to take it seriously.
4. Stage 4:
Now, there’s a clear bald spot on the crown, and the front hairline has pulled further back.
The two balding areas are separated by a thin strip of hair.
This forms a U-shape, and hair loss is hard to ignore.
5. Stage 5:
Hair loss is now more severe.
That separating strip is getting thinner, and bald areas are expanding.
You’ll see more scalp than hair at this point.
6. Stage 6:
That thin strip of hair disappears—front and crown balding areas now connect.
The top of your scalp is mostly bare.
Only some hair remains on the sides.
7. Stage 7:
This is full-blown baldness.
Only a ring of thin, weak hair remains around the sides and back.
At this stage, hair restoration requires advanced solutions.
👩🦱 Baldness in Women – The Often Overlooked Reality
Baldness in women is not just physical—it’s deeply emotional and can take a serious psychological toll. What makes it harder is the lack of awareness about how it begins or progresses.
Baldness in women
Baldness in women usually starts with thinning of hair on the crown or top of the head, which can lead to patchy or noticeable bald spots, especially around the crown or parting line. However, this can be prevented or controlled with proper treatments, medications, and consistent home care routines.
The leading cause? Genetics—just like in men. But for women, hormonal fluctuations play a huge role too. Events like pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, or conditions like PCOS can significantly impact hair health. After menopause, estrogen levels drop, and hair growth slows down noticeably.
Other common triggers include certain medications such as birth control pills, antidepressants, and chemotherapy. Health issues like thyroid disorders, lupus, and autoimmune diseases can also contribute to hair loss.
And then there’s the damage you can’t see—from frequent use of styling tools, chemical hair dyes, and tight hairstyles. While they may give your hair a polished look, over time, they silently cause long-term damage to the hair follicles.
VCare’s Female pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia) usually shows up as diffuse thinning, especially around the crown, driven by genetic predisposition. When these issues are left untreated or ignored, they often lead to visible, progressive baldness.
📉 👩🦰 Stages of Female Hair Loss – What to Look Out For
1. Stage 1 – Early Thinning
You may notice your central hair part widening, and overall volume starting to feel lighter.The hairline usually stays intact, but the density around the crown begins to reduce.It’s subtle—but this is the first sign that something’s changing.
2. Stage 2 – Progressive Thinning
Thinning becomes more noticeable, especially near the crown and top of the scalp.Hair feels weaker, may not hold styles like it used to, and you might see more shedding while brushing or washing.
This is when most women start seeking answers.
3. Stage 3 – Advanced Hair Loss
Hair loss is now clearly visible, with a significant drop in density across the scalp.The crown appears sparse, and in some cases, bald patches can form in the frontal area.Styling becomes difficult, and emotional impact is often high at this stage.
🔬 Advanced Hair Loss Treatments at VCare
With 21 years of experience and a clients of over 15 Lakh, VCare offers a variety of scientifically developed solutions designed to address different stages and causes of hair loss. Understanding the available treatments can help you make informed decisions about managing hair thinning and baldness.
💥 EXOGRO – Autologous Exosome Therapy
This therapy uses exosomes to stimulate hair growth, accelerating the process significantly compared to traditional methods. It is used for addressing issues like baldness, hairline thinning, and scalp concerns. Results can typically be observed within a few sessions.
🌱 BIOCELL Therapy – Plant Stem Cell-Based Treatment
BIOCELL therapy leverages plant stem cells to support scalp health, helping reduce dandruff, dryness, and inflammation. It aims to improve hair texture, making hair appear shinier and fuller by restoring the scalp’s natural balance.
💧 GFC Therapy – Growth Factor Concentrate
This treatment involves delivering concentrated natural growth factors directly to the scalp to encourage hair follicle regeneration. It is commonly recommended for moderate hair loss and works by activating the body's natural healing processes.
🩸 PRP Hair Treatments – Holistic Approach to Hair and Scalp Health
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy focuses on stimulating hair follicles to slow down thinning and improve hair density. Stem Gen Pro PRP, an advanced autologous PRP formulation developed at VCare, is enriched with biotin to support hair regrowth and scalp rejuvenation. This treatment combines the regenerative power of PRP with the nutritional benefits of biotin, helping to strengthen hair follicles, enhance scalp health, and promote natural hair growth.
🌟 Hair Transplant Techniques – FUE & AFT 2.0
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is a minimally invasive method that allows for the extraction and transplantation of individual hair follicles, suitable for extensive hair loss. AFT 2.0 Hair Transplantation combines advanced methods such as Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) for a natural hairline appearance, and incorporates hair revitalising therapies like PRP, Stem Gen Pro PRP, or GFC to enhance graft survival. It also includes IV therapy to boost natural results and home care kits to promote faster healing and recovery.
VCare has successfully performed over 100,000 hair transplantations, earning the trust of a large and satisfied clientele.
How do you choose ideal treatments?
By choosing the right hair care treatments, adopting a proper hair care routine, a balanced diet, and protection from environmental stressors, you'll be on your way to a healthier, fuller and stronger head of hair. So, How do you choose ideal treatments? With a client base of over 15 lakh satisfied clients and a portfolio of 60+ advanced, cutting-edge treatments designed to address hair thinning, baldness, scalp issues, and more, Vcare is a trusted leader in the hair and skincare industry. Whether you’re considering hair transplants or seeking a customized hair care routine, Vcare combines 20+years of expertise to not only transform your hair but also boost your confidence and enhance your well-being.
