Male Pattern Baldness

Hair loss usually from the scalp. It may result in bald spots or spread to the entire scalp or the entire epidermis. It may be androgenetic or caused by chemotherapeutic agents, compulsive hair pulling, autoimmune disorders or congenital conditions.

Symptoms of Male Pattern Baldness

The following features are indicative of Male Pattern Baldness:
  • hair loss above temples and vertex of the scalp
  • patchy bald spots
  • sudden loosening of hair

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Common Causes of Male Pattern Baldness

The following are the most common causes of Male Pattern Baldness:
  • family history
  • hormonal changes
  • patchy hair loss
  • scalp infections
  • other skin disorders
  • hair-pulling disorder

Other Causes of Male Pattern Baldness

The following are the less common causes of Male Pattern Baldness:
  • radiation therapy to the head
  • trigger event
  • certain hairstyles and treatments

Risk Factors for Male Pattern Baldness

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Male Pattern Baldness:
  • family history
  • age above 50
  • poor nutrition
  • certain medical conditions, such as diabetes and lupus
  • stress

Prevention of Male Pattern Baldness

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Male Pattern Baldness. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • eat a nutritionally balanced diet
  • avoid tight hairstyles
  • avoid compulsively twisting, rubbing or pulling hair
  • treat hair gently when washing and brushing
  • avoid hot rollers, curling irons, hot oil treatments

Occurrence of Male Pattern Baldness

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Male Pattern Baldness cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Very rare between 1K - 10K cases

Common Age Group

Male Pattern Baldness most commonly occurs in the following age group:
  • Aged > 50 years

Common Gender

Male Pattern Baldness can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Male Pattern Baldness

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Male Pattern Baldness:
  • Blood test: To uncover medical conditions related to hair loss, such as thyroid disease
  • Pull test: To determine the stage of the shedding process
  • Scalp biopsy: To check the cause of infection

Doctor for Diagnosis of Male Pattern Baldness

Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Male Pattern Baldness:
  • Dermatologist
  • Plastic surgeon

Procedures for Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness

The following procedures are used to treat Male Pattern Baldness:
  • Hair transplant surgery: To treat male pattern baldness

Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness

The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Male Pattern Baldness:
  • Oil massage: Use lavender oil combined with oils from thyme, rosemary and cedarwood to treat male pattern baldness

Patient Support for Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness

The following actions may help Male Pattern Baldness patients:
  • Support and advocacy groups: Helps to connect with other patients and families and provide valuable services

Time for Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness

While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Male Pattern Baldness to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
  • Disease cannot be treated but only maintained or effects reduced

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This page was last updated on 4/29/2020.
This page provides information for Male Pattern Baldness.

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