Hair loss does not discriminate. Not even the most famous sports celebrities are spared from this condition, which could even be aggravated by the stress of competitions, intensive training or hormonal imbalances.
Today on the Hairfix blog we’ll tell you about the most famous athletes who have suffered from alopecia and the treatments they use to recover the abundance of their mane. Let’s get started!
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David Beckham
One of the most famous footballers in the world, without a doubt, is David Beckham who has not only become known for being one of the top 125 footballers, but for his marriage to former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, which has put him in the public eye for more than two decades.
In 2018, The Sun newspaper noted that Beckham had undergone a hair transplant after a period of covering areas affected by alopecia, mainly his forehead and receding hairline, with hats.
While the footballer has not said anything about a possible hair graft, there are photographs showing signs of a transplanted and growing hairline.
Rafael Nadal
Spanish tennis player and Olympic medalist Rafael Nadal has come under public scrutiny for his thinning hair, mainly in the forehead and crown area. He is said to suffer from androgenic alopecia, a genetic condition that has caused his hair to become thinner and weaker.
In 2016 she underwent a hair graft that allowed her to recover the density of her hair in the front. However, it is clear that the tennis player has continued to deal with the natural progression of alopecia.
Wayne Rooney
The famous former Manchester United player, professional coach and writer, Wayne Rooney became a football legend since his debut at the age of 16. In one of his books, Rooney admitted that his hair loss made him feel bad about the media attention he received.
In 2011, when he was 25, Rooney had a hair transplant and four years later received another graft. However, he keeps his hair very short, but with a perfectly defined front line.
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods is one of the most recognized and successful golfers of all time. His dominance in the sport, his charisma and his story of self-improvement have made him an iconic figure. Despite his talent in golf, his alopecia has been a recurring theme in the media and among his fans.
In 2014, in an interview with Fox Sports, Woods lamented that his hair loss was a losing battle. 10 years later, the golfer has surprised with a change that has not gone unnoticed, as his hair looks thicker and with a defined frontal line.
LeBron James
L.A. Lakers basketball great LeBron James started losing hair when he was in his 20s and 30s, as is common for African-American men. With an androgenic-type pattern of alopecia, LeBron reportedly resorted to hair transplantation in 2018 to cover the front.
Iker Casillas
The former Real Madrid goalkeeper, Iker Casillas, aroused the curiosity of the media when he shared photos with his head shaved, speculating that he had a hair implant to recover the thickness of his mane. It is said that Iker suffers from androgenic alopecia, which is accelerated by the stress of his busy life as a sportsman.
Currently, the soccer player has a defined frontal line and shiny hair, so it is speculated that, in addition to the graft, he has received treatments such as cellular biostimulation with plasma rich in growth factors.
Diego Pablo Simeone
The Argentinean coach and former soccer player, Diego Pablo Simeone is one of the most remarkable hair grafting success stories since it was performed after his 40s. Simeone went from suffering from visible alopecia, mainly on the crown of his head, to having a healthier and fuller head of hair.
Is alopecia common in athletes?
Not necessarily. Sport and a good diet are essential for good general health, which is good for the mane. Remember that the main type of alopecia is androgenic or hereditary and that this condition can be affected by the stress of training, championships and public scrutiny.
The famous athletes who have resorted to a hair graft is a proof that it is possible to recover the health of the mane, with a 100% natural appearance and without visible scars.
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