Overview

• Spanish-language outlets, especially in Argentina, marked the observance today with features outlining its purpose and how communities participate.
• The day promotes normalizing hair loss, reducing stigma and presenting baldness as a style or identity choice, with figures like Dwayne Johnson, Vin Diesel and Bruce Willis often cited.
• Mayo Clinic is widely quoted stating that hereditary factors with age are the most common cause of scalp hair loss, alongside explanations of androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium and alopecia areata.
• Frequent guidance highlights protecting exposed scalp with sunscreen or hats and maintaining hydration, while events and social media hashtags help share experiences and messages.
• Reports recap treatment options including hair transplantation, scalp micropigmentation, topical stimulants, oral medications and platelet‑rich plasma, with one outlet noting about 25% of men show noticeable hair loss by age 25 and prevalence rises with age.