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Male Pattern Baldness – Symptoms and Treatments
Hair loss occurs in both men and women in distinct patterns. Male pattern baldness or male pattern hair loss (MPHL) is also known as Androgenic Alopecia. According to the American Hair Loss Association, Androgenic Alopecia comprises nearly 95% male hair loss conditions. Studies show that by age 35, nearly two-thirds of men in the country could experience a significant loss of hair on the head and by the age of 50, there is obvious thinning of hair. This process begins before age 21 in 25% of men. Apart from the impact on personal life and relationships, balding affects men’s professional lives too. It’s important to understand current research on symptoms and treatments of male pattern baldness. This can help with early intervention strategies. More information can also bust some of the common myths associated with MPHL. Knowing what causes hair loss is equally important. Typical Causes of Male Pattern Baldness Heredity Those with a family history of MPHL inherit the condition from parents. Men with a number of close relatives with pattern hair loss are at higher risk. Aging MPHL may occur gradually, with aging and in a typical receding hairline pattern in males. The rate of hair growth slows down with aging and the texture of each hair becomes thinner.
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