Why do Men Lose Hair on Their Shins?

Men can lose hair from many different locations on their body, including the shins. There are several reasons men may lose hair from this area, from something like a skin condition to something more serious like peripheral artery disease. 

• What is Shin Hair Loss? Shin hair loss refers to losing hair specifically on the shins, which is the area between the knee and ankle. 
• What Causes Men to Lose Hair on Their Shins? There are several potential reasons. It could be due to a skin condition like psoriasis or eczema on the shin, or it could be due to wearing compression socks around that area. A more serious potential cause is peripheral artery disease (PAD), which occurs when the limbs do not get enough blood flow due to blocked arteries. 
• Is Shin Hair Loss Serious? Losing hair from the shin is usually not serious. However, there is a chance that shin hair loss is caused by peripheral artery disease (PAD), which is when the arteries are clogged and cannot supply enough blood to the limbs. If you show symptoms of PAD, speak to your GP.
• Can You Treat Shin Hair Loss? Get to the root cause of the shin hair loss in order to treat it. That might involve treating a skin condition, stopping the wearing of tight socks, or seeking medical treatment for peripheral artery disease (PAD).

Not only can hair loss happen for a number of different reasons but it can also happen in a number of different areas of the body. Most people will always think about hair loss on the scalp. Today, we’re explaining why men might be facing hair loss on their shins.

For men, hair loss is a very common problem. As mentioned above, most men will instantly think about hair loss on their scalp due to male pattern baldness affecting up to 70% of men during their lifetime.

It isn’t only the scalp that men can expect to experience hair loss issues. Other areas, such as hair loss on the arms and even the legs are very common and can happen for many reasons.  For some, hair loss on the legs can be a warning sign of a bigger issue and it is important to get to the root of the issue.

There are several different reasons you could be experiencing hair loss on your shins. For some it could be due to a skin disorder such as eczema or psoriasis, which would be quite easy to spot. Hair loss on the shins/legs can also be caused by something as simple as wearing elastic socks – the elastic exerts gentle but chronic pressure on the skin, that over time, can actually discourage hair growth.

However, leg hair loss in men could be due to a more serious underlying condition peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD, a clogging of the arteries that carry blood to the limbs. Your doctor can check for PAD by simply checking and comparing blood pressure at your arm with the pressure at your ankle.

If you are experiencing hair loss on your shins or legs it is important to visit your GP find out the cause of the problem. If you would like more information on hair loss or any of our hair loss treatments please contact us today for a no obligation consultation.

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