The Bald Report: Weekly hair loss and hair restoration news

Happy Monday, folks, friends and faithfuls! This week's Bald Report is a mish-mash of wisdom, fact bits and news clips—just the medicine you need to stay informed about the industry surrounding your waning hairline.

Bald-o-phobia—According to a UK survey, one in five men are more afraid of going bald than turning senile, losing their sexual virility or getting wrinkles.

Sexually transmitted hair loss—An article from a Canadian news source outlines the symptoms of syphilis, which includes a range of things including joint pain and hair loss.

Bald cheese-heads—Sixty Milwaukee, Wisconsin teens donated their lovely lengths to Locks of Love. It takes 10 ponytails to make one wig, so if you do the math... that's six new wigs for the non-profit.

Regain or Rogaine?—The hair loss treatment Rogaine was originally called Regain, but the name was rejected by the FDA. According to an article from the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, the brandname of the drug cannot make any claims.