Tag: Androgenic Alopecia

Scientists Search for Cure to Male Pattern Baldness

Scientists Search for Cure to Male Pattern Baldness

It’s no secret that a tough part of aging is dealing with hair loss, especially for men. Male pattern baldness makes up about 95% of hair-loss cases in the United States today, and about two-thirds of men will experience hair loss or thinning before they reach the age of 35. In spite of years of… Read more »

Study Links Male Pattern Baldness with Prostate Cancer Risk

Study Links Male Pattern Baldness with Prostate Cancer Risk

Studies, though inconclusive and in part anecdotal, are suggesting that there is a link between male pattern baldness and an aggressive form of prostate cancer. It does not connect baldness to less aggressive forms of the disease. Male pattern baldness occurs when the front of the hairline recedes as well as thinning on the crown…. Read more »

Understanding Androgenic Alopecia

Understanding Androgenic Alopecia

Alopecia is an autoimmune disease which results in the loss of hair on certain parts of the body. When the hair loss is caused by changes in hormones in the scalp called androgens, we call this condition androgenic alopecia. In men, this condition is colloquially referred to as male pattern baldness. While men are typically… Read more »