Some
people thought that hair loss was extremely rare in Japan prior to World
War II. But because of diet and
genetic changes following westernization and marriages with Westerners, hair
loss has become increasingly more common. About 8 million men in Japan are thought to be worried by hair loss
or receding hairlines, and a large industry had built up around their
concerns. Complaints about bogus cures are on the rise.
Since
genetic factors play a big role in hair loss, the fact that Japan
was largely isolated for many centuries could be one of the reason for baldness
being less prevalent; however, this may be true or false understanding about
hair loss in Japan. There are no
enough studies to prove that baldness as being rare in Japan prior to World War
II. So, this may be misperception based
upon anecdotal observations.
