The Rich Somers Report 85% of Men Below the Age of 50 Experience Hair Loss - He's a Hair Transplant Specialist | Elijah Scholer E402
Sep 23, 2025
Elijah Scholer, a leading hair transplant specialist and founder of SD Hair MD, dives into the world of hair loss and restoration. He reveals that 85% of men under 50 will experience thinning hair. The conversation covers effective treatments like DHT blockers, the pros and cons of FUT vs. FUE transplants, and the hidden risks of traveling to Turkey for procedures. Elijah also shares insights on early management strategies, effective supplements, and the importance of choosing the right candidate for hair transplants, ensuring listeners get the scoop on regaining their confidence.
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Patterned Genetic Hair Loss
- Androgenic alopecia is a genetic predisposition causing patterned hair deterioration in men and women.
- Men use the Norwood scale and women use the Ludwig scale to classify patterns of loss.
Prehab With Supplements And DHT Blockers
- Start Nutrafol and a DHT blocker to nourish and stabilize follicles before any transplant.
- Key nutrients to prioritize are selenium, zinc, collagen, and biotin plus saw palmetto as a natural DHT blocker.
Why Donor Hair Resists Loss
- Hair at the sides and back resists DHT and persists while top hair is DHT-sensitive and thins.
- No definitive evolutionary reason exists, it's described as an evolutionary anomaly.