They are most likely to be
embarrassed and perceive themselves as being unattractive to the
opposite sex – because of that bald patch.
Singaporean men were found to be the most sensitive to having their
hair loss pointed out, compared to men from other parts of the
region, according to the results of a recent hair- loss survey.
In fact, almost half of the Singaporeans surveyed said that their
self-esteem was hurt.
The results showed that seven in 10 Singaporean men think that thin
hair is "not cool" and it makes them unattractive to the opposite
sex.
The online survey involved 1,057 men aged between 20 and 40 from
India, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and the Philippines.
The Male Pattern Hair Loss (MPHL) Survey in Asia Pacific was funded
by pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. The Singapore portion of the
study was conducted by Dr Cheong Wai Kwong, a senior consultant
dermatologist at the Specialist Skin Clinic in Grange Road.
The survey also found that Singaporean men spent the most amount of
money on haircare among men from the five territories.
They spent an average of $310.90 per month on hair-loss treatments,
using drugs such as Propecia and Minoxidil, as well as haircare
products such as medicated shampoo, compared to other men in the
region who spent between $43.60 and $297.70 per month.
However, Singaporean men did come in third in one area – the amount
of time spent on haircare per day. They spent an average of 20.6
minutes a day on this, while Indian men – who came in tops – spent
an average of 23.5 minutes. Malaysian men spent an average of 20.9
minutes.
Speaking at an event held yesterday at the InterContinental
Singapore hotel to release the survey findings, Dr Cheong said: "MPHL
is mostly genetic and, without treatment, it will get worse."
Only one in five Singaporean men has consulted a doctor for his
hair-loss condition, with the rest relying on over-the-counter
remedies or haircare services, the survey found.
One of the key barriers to seeking medical advice was the
embarrassment involved, as well as the cost and uncertainty of
finding the right doctor.
In male-pattern baldness, hair loss typically results in a receding
hairline and baldness on the top of the head.
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