Baldness, Hair Thinning and Hair Loss [ad#Ad-plus-sense]Hair loss can happen on any part of the body for a variety of reasons, and can range from being mild to severe. Male (and female) pattern hair loss is hair loss specifically from the head. Extreme forms of hair loss happen when there is hair loss all over the head and body. Male Pattern Hair Loss Male pattern hair loss (also known as androgenetic alopecia) is a progressive hair thinning condition and is the most common type of hair loss in men. Male pattern hair loss typically begins at the forehead, with the hairline gradually receding along the sides to form an ‘M’ shape. The remaining hair may become finer and shorter, with hair at the crown (back) of the head also beginning to thin. The amount of hair loss can vary amongst men and is usually influenced by an individual’s genetic make-up. In severe cases, the receding forehead hairline may eventually extend to the thinned crown, leaving a horseshoe pattern of hair around the sides of the head. There are slight variations in how male pattern hair loss can happen. Frontal hair loss – hair loss happens from the hairline at the forehead but not at the crown. Vertex hair loss – hair loss happens at the crown but not the hairline at the forehead. Usually, most men will have a combination of both types of hair loss patterns. Causes of Hair Loss There are many different causes of hair loss including [...]
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