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Male pattern baldness
Permanent hair loss from the scalp, causing baldness that follows the commonly seen pattern on scalps of men as they age through adulthood.
Is a type of:Hair diseases
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Very common
Very common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Preteen6-13 | Rare | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Incurable but treatment can help
How is it usually diagnosed?
Self-diagnosable
Body locations
Head
Medications
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Surgery
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Personal
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