Male Pattern Baldness

Question 1

What causes male pattern hair loss?

Answer 1

. Male pattern hair loss occurs when dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a testosterone metabolite, binds to androgen receptors in susceptible hair follicles. This process activates genes responsible for:

-Shortening the hair growth phase

-Gradually transforming large terminal hair follicles into miniaturized follicles

With each successive hair growth cycle, the follicles become smaller, producing shorter, finer hairs that replace thicker, pigmented terminal hairs.

Question 2

How is male pattern hair loss diagnosed? (8)

Answer 2

The diagnosis of male pattern hair loss is supported by:

.Careful history taking and physical examination

.Rapid onset of hair loss

.Temporal hair thinning

.Scalp inflammation, papules, pustules, scaling, or scarring

.Absent or reduced eyebrows or eyelashes

.Systemic disease (e.g., recent severe infection, iron deficiency, hypothyroidism)

.Exposure to medication

.Change in dietary habits

Question 3

When does male pattern hair loss typically begin, and how does it change with age?

Answer 3

The age of onset for male pattern hair loss is usually between 20–25 years.
The prevalence and severity of the condition increase with age.

Question 4

Front:
Is it normal to lose hair, and how much hair loss is typical?

Answer 4

Yes, it’s normal to lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day, often without noticing.

Question 5

What types of hair loss are permanent, and which are temporary (5) ?

Answer 5

1.Permanent hair loss: Male pattern baldness (often hereditary)

2.Temporary hair loss: Caused by factors such as:

-Illness
-Stress
-Cancer treatment
-Weight loss
-Iron deficiency

Question 6

What are some treatments for hair loss? (8)

Answer 6

Possible treatments for hair loss include:

1. Steroid injection: Injections given into bald patches
2. Steroid creams: Cream applied to bald patches
3. Immunotherapy: Chemical applied to bald patches
4. Light treatment: Shining ultraviolet light on bald patches
5. Tattooing: Tattoo used to mimic short hair or eyebrows
6. Hair transplant: Hair removed from the back of the head and moved to thinning patches
7. Scalp reduction surgery: Sections of scalp with hair are stretched and stitched together
8. Artificial hair transplant: Surgery to implant artificial hairs

Question 7

What are two products tat can help wit male pattern hair loss

Answer 7

• regaine men (external use only)
• Propecia