Hair Loss

• Hair loss, or alopecia, affects the scalp and can occur anywhere on the body.
• Male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia, is a common form of hair loss in men.
• Hair loss occurs when hair follicles shrink over time, shortening the growth phase.
• Male pattern baldness is more common with age, with 20% of men showing signs by age 20, increasing to 60% by age 60.
• Hair loss is often hereditary, with higher risk in those with a father or maternal grandfather who experienced baldness.
• The impact of baldness varies, but treatments can help manage hair loss.
• Misconceptions include that stress, diet, wearing hats, frequent washing, and alcohol consumption are not linked to hair loss.
• Symptoms include receding hairline at the temples, thinning on the crown, and horseshoe pattern of hair.
• Hair loss in areas like the eyebrows, eyelashes, or the sides and back of the head is often due to other medical issues.