HEALTH – A Gentleman's Cave

How and why men go bald

August 28, 2015 GentlemanCave HEALTH

By RODNEY SINCLAIR, Independent All men lose hair progressively as they grow older. For some the loss is barely noticeable. For others it is obvious, and when hair loss is severe or occurs at a young age can be very distressing. The hallmark of male pattern balding is that hair loss progresses in a distinctive and highly reproducible pattern. While this sounds […]

Do Hair Loss and Baldness Treatments Really Work?

July 9, 2015 GentlemanCave HEALTH, Men's Q & A

Answer: If you’re seeing more of your balding scalp every morning in the bathroom mirror — and more of your hair on your hairbrush — treatments can help. But they may not be as simple or foolproof as you want. If your hair loss doesn’t have a specific cause — like illness — you could try medicine. Over-the-counter Rogaine is […]

What Is Normal Size and What Does It Mean?

July 9, 2015 GentlemanCave HEALTH, Men's Q & A

Answer: Researchers at Kings College London analyzed data from more than 20 studies with more than 15,000 men, who underwent penis size measurements by health professionals using a standardized procedure. The average man’s lengths were 3.61 inches flaccid, 5.17 inches erect; the average circumferences were 3.67 inches flaccid and 4.59 inches erect. While it’s possible that there are racial differences […]