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What Is Male Pattern Baldness

Health Encyclopedia: Male Pattern Baldness

Alternative Names

Alopecia in men; Baldness - male; Hair loss in men

Prevention

There is no known prevention for male pattern baldness.

References

Sinclair RD. Male androgenetic alopecia (Part II). J Mens Health Gend. 2005; 2(1): 38-44.

Sinclair RD. Male androgenetic alopecia. J Mens Health Gend. 2004; 1(4): 319-327.

Habif TP. Clinical Dermatology. 4^th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby, Inc. 2004.

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