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Howie Mandel showing the classic follicle loss associated with male pattern baldness

Howie Mandel used to be known for his whacky sense of humor and weird, jerri-curl hair. It helped to gain him notoriety in the late 80s/ early 90s stand-up comedy scene. These days though, Howie is known as the host of the “shout at your tv” game show Deal or No deal (“it’s number 7, no!”), and for his Mr. Clean style bald head. However, Howie claims he isn’t going bald, nor is he making a fashion statement. Howie says he suffers from mysophobia (fear of germs) and shaves his head because it makes him feel cleaner. personally, I would’ve kept the perm and used Purel as hair gel. But you know what? I’m not buying that story. Early pictures of Howie clearly show he was suffering from thinning hair. Then a few years later he miraculously had a very thick head of hair. This was a hair piece no doubt. I guess Howie got tired of wearing it and decided to go all natural. You can see in the pictures that Howie has no hair follicles on the top of his head in the bald areas. Clearly this is result of male pattern baldness. I think Howie looks good bald, and aside from his claim that he is bald on purpose, he has seemed to embrace his chromed dome.

Howie Mandel with hair

Howie Mandel then and now