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My bro has male pattern baldness though my dad or me or our grandparents dont have will his future children also have male pattern baldness ? what are the odds?

Q: my bro has male pattern baldness though my dad or me or our grandparents dont have will his future children also have male pattern baldness ? what are the odds?

: Baldness is an inherited gene trait linked to the X chromosome acquired from the mother, and if your parents and grandparents became bald then the chances are quite high that you will inherit this genetic characteristic. But remember it comes fromthe mother's side.

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Dr. Neil McLeod answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Baldness is an inherited gene trait linked to the X chromosome acquired from the mother, and if your parents and grandparents became bald then the chances are quite high that you will inherit this genetic characteristic. But remember it comes fromthe mother's side.

Dr Menter agreed

Answered 10/13/2021

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A member asked:

My bro has male pattern baldness though my dad or me or our grandparents dont have will his future children also have male pattern baldness ? what are the odds?

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Dr. Neil McLeod answered

Dr Menter agreed

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