Signs of Baldness
Baldness affects millions of middle-aged people each year, and detecting the signs of baldness is fundamental to trying to treat this problem. But for many, it's a losing battle.
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Background
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The most common form of baldness in males and females alike is pattern baldness, which is a result of genetics, while baldness is also affected by aging and hormones.
Causes
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Hair loss caused by pattern baldness, as opposed to hair loss due to medication, poor diet, and certain diseases, is permanent; it may be slowed down, but the process of pattern baldness cannot be reversed.
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Receding Hair Line
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The signs of this type of baldness begin at the hairline, where the hairline begins to recede to create an "M" shape.
Thinning of the Hair
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With overall thinning, hair at the hairline becomes thinner and finer, and the same happens to the hair at the crown of the head.
The Horseshoe Shape
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Eventually, the thinning hair on the hairline recedes to the crown, and falls off completely. When this occurs, a "horseshoe" shape forms on the top of the head from hairless scalp.
Abnormal Hair Loss
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Hair loss in patches, shredded hair, split or broken hairs, or hair loss accompanied by rashes, pain or rapid hair loss should be addressed by a medical doctor promptly; these are not signs of typical balding and could be caused by a medical condition.
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