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Male Pattern Baldness

Male pattern baldness, otherwise called androgenic alopecia, is a type of hair loss that results in baldness in men. This type of hair loss is said to be due to genetics or male sex hormones (androgens). Topical Minoxidine, oral Finasteride, or hair transplantation are the treatment options.

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Query: Hi doctor, I am a 45-year-old male. My father has male pattern baldness and had lost his hair in his 20s. But I may not have inherited it, as I have not lost my hair at 45 years old. It comes and goes but grows back. But the problem is increasing. More importantly, it is a very strange hair loss pro...  Read Full »

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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate the details of the problem mentioned by you. This makes our diagnosis relatively easier; however, there are specific issues that need further clarification. 1. Have you ever noticed well-demarcated isolated clean patches of hair loss at some point of tim...  Read Full »

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