For many of us, hair loss is a fact of life.
Around 95 percent of the time, hair loss is due to a condition called androgenetic alopecia — also called male or female pattern baldness. And if you’re part of the 80 percent of men or 50 percent of women who experience such hair loss over the course of their lifetimes, chances are you’re not super stoked about it.
The U.S. hair loss treatment industry is booming, after all. Whether you’re talking oils, serums, shampoos or conditioners, according to recent IBISWorld market research, the industry is expected to earn a revenue of $3.9 billion in 2023.
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