Online clinical
assessment for hair loss

Male pattern baldness is a hormonal hair loss condition caused by high sensitivity to or high levels of DHT. DHT binds to androgen receptors in the hair follicles, causing them to shrink. Over time, this miniaturisation becomes permanent, and the follicles stop producing hair.

Only follicles in certain areas of the scalp are vulnerable to DHT, which is why male pattern baldness occurs in a typical pattern. The back of the scalp is normally unaffected.

Male pattern baldness is very common. It affects up to 80% of men in their lifetime, with around 50% experiencing hair loss by the age of 50.

Yes, male pattern baldness is a hereditary condition that’s passed down from your parents. Many different genes are involved in the development of male pattern baldness, so both parents can pass on genes that lead to premature baldness.

Yes. Certain treatments can slow or stop the symptoms of male pattern baldness, limiting the amount of hair you lose.

There isn’t currently a cure for male pattern baldness. If you start treatment soon enough, you may be able to reverse some of your current thinning.

Symptoms of male pattern baldness can start as early as adolescence, with some people experiencing hair loss from the age of 15-16. Approximately 30% of white men have male pattern baldness to some extent by the age of 30.

No, but some evidence suggests they can make the problem worse. Factors like chronic stress, malnutrition, smoking, and obesity have been linked with male pattern baldness, but these are secondary to your genetics.

Hair loss in women can happen for many different reasons, including hormonal changes, stress, genetics, low iron or vitamin deficiencies, and certain medical conditions. It may appear as thinning hair, widening part lines, or increased shedding.