Male Pattern Baldness - Causes and Treatments
Male Pattern Baldness FAQ
What is male pattern baldness?
Male pattern baldness is the common type of hair loss that develops in most men at some stage. The medical term for this is androgenetic alopecia. It usually takes 15-25 years to go bald, but can be quicker. Typically, at first the hair begins to thin (recede) at the sides (temples).
How do you know if a male pattern baldness is normal?
Hair loss on your crown usually appears in a circular shape. A receding hairline often occurs in an “M” shape. As you continue to lose hair, hair loss around your crown and temples may meet to form a “U” shape. What causes male pattern baldness? The following factors contribute to male pattern baldness:
Where can I find information on male pattern hair loss?
Provide patient information on male pattern hair loss. Examples include: Male Pattern Hair Loss (Androgenetic alopecia) published by the British Association of Dermatologists ( www.bad.org.uk ). Hair loss available on the NHS website ( www.nhs.uk ).
What is male pattern hair loss?
The usual pattern of hair loss is a receding frontal hairline and loss of hair from the top of the head. Hairs in the affected areas are initially smaller in diameter, and shorter compared to hairs in unaffected areas, before they become absent. How is male pattern hair loss diagnosed?
Male Pattern Baldness References
If you want to know more about Male Pattern Baldness, consider exploring links below:
What Is Male Pattern Baldness
- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24515-male-pattern-baldness-androgenic-alopecia
- https://patient.info/mens-health/male-pattern-baldness
- https://www.alopecia.org.uk/androgenetic-alopecia-pattern-hair-loss
- https://www.healthline.com/health/male-pattern-baldness
- https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/treatment/male-pattern-hair-loss-treatment
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pattern_hair_loss
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/68077
- https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-patients-and-visitors/patient-information/conditions-treated-a-to-z/male-pattern-baldness
- https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/hair-loss-introduction-mens
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