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What is male pattern baldness?
- Male pattern baldness (MTB) is the most common type of hair loss in men.
- Baldness appear gradually on the crown of the scalp or as receding hairline at the frontal and thinning of hair over temple areas.
- It affect about 30% of men by the age of 30 and 50% of men over the age of 50.
What are the causes of male pattern baldness?
- Both genetic and hormonal factors are responsible.
- Testosterone is naturally converted in the body to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which causes a change in the hair follicles on the scalp. Increased level of DHT have been found in the balding scalp.
- The hair become progressively smaller in diameter, shorter in length and lighter n colour until eventually the follicle shrink completely and stop producing hair.
Is male pattern baldness hereditary?
Yes. It can be inherited from either or both parents.
How does MTB manifest? When does MTB manifest?
- A receding frontal hairline is the usual pattern and there may be loss of hair from the top of head.
- Hairs in the affected areas are thin and short before they become absent.
- Men become aware of scalp hair loss or a receding hairline at any time after puberty but most of them become aware of it as they approach their thirties.
- Hair loss may cause significant psychological difficulties.
