Why Tiger Woods is Wrong About His Hair Loss

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In a recent interview on Fox Sports Live, legendary golfer Tiger Woods opened up about his thinning hair line, which has been noticeable for the last three-plus years. But what Tiger said next is a bit upsetting, as it may give the wrong idea to millions of Americans who likewise suffer from male-pattern baldness.

Here's an excerpt from the interview:

- Interviewer: Are you comfortable aging?
- Tiger: I'm comfortable with it, my hair line is not. I have a nice skylight ... and if I don't wear a hat, I feel the heat. 
- Interviewer: Are you going to get to the point where maybe you just give up and shave your head?
- Tiger: I think I will, but I'm fighting the cause. I'm fighting it hard. It's a no-win fight, but I'm just hanging in there.

A no-win fight? Tiger, you haven't been to a qualified doctor! In the vast majority of cases, hair loss is a perfectly treatable and reversible condition. The hair loss industry is a highly specialized field and a number of effective treatments have been developed over the years - whether it's FDA approved finasteride and minoxidil, NeoGraft FUE micro-surgical hair transplants, platelet-rich plasma therapy, low level laser therapy, clinical-grade supplements and more. If Tiger wants to restore his natural hairline, all he has to do is consult with a qualified hair restoration specialist who can get him started on a multi-therapy approach. There's no reason today why anyone - man or woman - should give up when it comes to their hair. Medically proven treatments are out there and they are highly effective at preventing, treating and reversing hair loss.

For those who want to watch the full interview, go here (the hair loss conversation starts at 2:14).