What is male and female pattern baldness?

The most frequent kind of hair loss in both men and women is hair loss in a specific pattern. Scalp hair is often impacted in a specific pattern, with no additional scalp or dermatologic abnormalities. Early detection and therapy can assist in finding the cause of the hair fall. Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies have been shown to be effective.

Pattern hair loss is a nonscarring, progressive kind of hair loss defined by a distinctive terminal hair loss and follicular miniaturisation to vellus hair fibres on the scalp. It is the most frequent kind of hair loss in both men and women, and it has psychological consequences such as stress and decreased quality of life.

Male and female patterned hair loss are polygenic disorders that are heavily influenced by genes, which explains their great prevalence and varying phenotypic presentation.Androgens are also thought to be required for the onset of male pattern hair loss. The illness often reveals itself during the onset of puberty, when androgen levels skyrocket. It has an ambiguous link with female hormones. The link between androgens and female patterned hair loss is blurrier. 

Female pattern hair loss has been documented in women with high androgen levels, and it can begin as early as adolescence. Pattern hair loss in males and women occurs shortly after puberty. The process of hair thinning and non-scarring terminal hair loss, which reduces hair density, typically takes years. Hair loss in males most commonly affects the middle scalp, encompassing the mid frontal, temporal, and vertex areas.

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The typical distribution of hair loss in women differs. Female pattern hair loss manifests itself in two ways: diffuse thinning over the centre scalp and the distinctive "Christmas tree" pattern noticed in the midline area of the hair due to substantial hair thinning around the front of the scalp with limited involvement of the hairline.

If you're experiencing hair loss, seek medical advice or consult a dermatologist. They'll be able to determine what type of loss of hair it is and what might be causing it. Furthermore, they will be able to propose and recommend the best course of therapy. The sooner you get therapy, the sooner you'll be able to stop the hair loss - and potentially even regenerate part of your hair.