Male Pattern Hair Loss (Androgenetic Alopecia)
Male Pattern Hair Loss is an emotionally devastating condition. Unfortunately, 50% of men will experience some degree of hair loss by the age of 50.
The most common form of hair loss in men (Androgenetic Alopecia also known as Male Pattern Hair Loss) occurs in men that are genetically predisposed. Figure 1 depicts the typical progression of Male Pattern Hair Loss.
Like any medical condition, early detection is the best practice for prevention.
Prior to the introduction of the HairDX genetic test, the prediction of Male Pattern Hair Loss remained a difficult challenge that was met with limited success.
Because, the only FDA approved medications to combat hair loss, minoxidil and finasteride, are most effective at stabilizing hair loss rather then re-growth, the earlier you can predict Male Pattern Hair Loss, the more likely you are to save your hair.
Proper early prediction and diagnosis of male hair loss is key to saving your hair.
Figure 1. The Norwood scale for Male Pattern Hair Loss (Androgenetic Alopecia)