The youthful travails of the follicly challenged

A preoccupation with how little is left on top is not the preserve of those advanced in years

Losing up to 100 strands of hair a day is a natural phenomenon. However, if that number continues to increase and it appears the hair is not growing back you may be on the road to baldness.

According to the National Health Commission, more than 250 million people in China, or every sixth person, suffers hair loss, many of whom will be under the age of 30.

The Night-time Consultation Report issued on Oct 15 by AliHealth, a wholesale source for medical supplies, said 65 percent of the users who asked for consultation from 9 pm to 7 am were aged between 20 and 30. Those aged 30 and above accounted for 80 percent of those reporting symptoms such as acne, hair loss and depression.