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The more you know about your male pattern hair loss, the better decisions you’ll make.

Male pattern hair loss is the most common form of hair loss, representing close to 95% of all cases of hair loss in men. And about half of all men experience male pattern hair loss by age 50. So if you have male pattern hair loss, you are certainly not alone.

You’re probably very familiar with this type of hair loss. It begins with a receding hairline and/or slow balding at the crown. It is typically a progressive condition—left untreated the hair loss will likely continue. Scientists believe male pattern hair loss is inherited from either side of your family and that a chemical called dihydrotestosterone, more commonly referred to as DHT, is a key factor in hair loss.

DHT is a substance in the body that can shrink the hair follicle until it no longer produces visible hair. Scientists believe DHT and family history are key factors in hair loss.

Your doctor can separate fact from fiction concerning male pattern hair loss treatments and help you make a decision that is best for you.

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