Mayo Clinic Minute: Dermatologist discusses male-pattern baldness

You look within the mirror and spot you are going bald. It is a actuality that many males should face.

Dr. Daybreak Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says there is a purpose why many males lose their hair as they age. And in some circumstances, there are answers.

“You possibly can have androgenetic alopecia,” says Dr. Davis.

It is a genetic situation often known as male- or female-pattern baldness. It is a widespread type of hair loss, particularly for males. And because the title implies, hair loss happens in a well-defined sample.

“First, they’re going to discover thinning across the temples, after which that continues to recede backward towards the again of the scalp. These areas then finally meet with a balding spot close to the hair whorl at the back of the crown of the scalp,” says Dr. Davis.

Some males embrace their baldness, however those that need to deal with their hair loss ought to discuss with a hair specialist, corresponding to a dermatologist.

“There are medicated shampoos, topical prescription medicines, oral medicines and immune system medicines that we are able to use to assist individuals with their alopecia primarily based on the kind of hair loss,” she says.

There are additionally over-the-counter drugs, liquids, foams and shampoos that may promote hair progress or gradual the speed of that receding hairline.

“It isn’t a one-size-fits-all mannequin. However for some widespread issues, there are some over-the-counter issues you are able to do,” says Dr. Davis.

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