Male Pattern Hair Loss: What's Actually Happening
Male pattern hair loss is genetic and progressive. The biology is straightforward and the interventions are well-established.
The mechanism
Genetically susceptible hair follicles on the scalp respond to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by gradually shrinking. Each growth cycle produces a slightly thinner hair. Over a decade or two, the follicle stops producing visible hair entirely.
The pattern
Almost always frontal recession first (the M shape), then crown thinning, then convergence. The pattern is so consistent it's been used to classify severity for decades (Norwood scale).
The interventions that work
Block DHT at the follicle: finasteride or dutasteride. Improve follicular blood supply: minoxidil. Everything else is marginal or unproven.
Frequently asked questions
Is hair loss reversible?
Early loss is reversible. Long-dormant follicles are harder.
Can lifestyle stop hair loss?
No. It's genetic and androgen-driven.
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