David Luiz left unrecognisable as ex-Arsenal and Chelsea star reveals treatment for baldness - The Mirror

The 38-year-old former Chelsea and Arsenal star, who continues his career in Brazil with Fortaleza, has been struggling with hair loss for years.

The former PSG defender is a victim of baldness, and his physical transformation has largely gone around social networks this week.

David Luiz left unrecognisable as ex-Arsenal and Chelsea star reveals treatment for baldness - The Mirror

David Luiz has opened up about receiving hair loss treatment after the former Arsenal and Chelsea star cut his iconic long hair and a photo of his new look went viral

David Luiz, 38, reveals battle with baldness after pic of former Chelsea and Arsenal star went viral

David Luiz, 38, reveals battle with baldness after pic of former Chelsea and Arsenal star went viral - Former Chelsea and Arsenal star David Luiz has revealed he has been receiving treatment for baldness for 'many years' after a photo of him went viral

From the stands, David Luiz is often the easiest player to spot on the pitch. The Brazilian is known for his thick curly hair, but that has recently become a thing of the past.

Male pattern baldness is mostly genetic and does not constitute a disease, confirms Margus Punab, professor of andrology at the University of Tartu. Timely treatment can slow down the process, but he says it would be better to accept the changes, on the other hand, there is nothing wrong with hair transplantation in itself when it comes to a man's self-confidence.