Male Pattern Baldness

Medically Reviewed by Dany Paul Baby, MD on March 22, 2023
2 min read

The male pattern baldness (MPB) form of androgenetic alopecia (there is also a female pattern baldness) accounts for more than 95% of hair loss in men. By age 35, two-thirds of American men will have some degree of appreciable hair loss and by age 50 approximately 85% of men have significantly thinning hair. About 25% of men who suffer from male pattern baldness begin the process before they reach 21.

Hair loss can significantly affect a man's interpersonal relationships as well as their professional life. It is not uncommon for men to change their career paths because of hair loss. Learn about the different male pattern baldness treatment options currently available.

The American Hair Loss Association recognizes how devastating male pattern baldness can be for men of all ages and has created resources for men to get completely objective answers to their hair loss questions. We strongly advise against researching your options through the Yellow Pages or commercial websites. Hundreds of products and services are sold to the vulnerable hair loss consumer, but currently only three FDA-approved products have been clinically proven to stop or prevent hair loss. Also, there are only a handful of surgeons performing surgical hair restoration to state-of-the-art standards.

For more information, see:

Male Pattern Baldness Causes

Male Pattern Baldness Diagnosis

Male Pattern Baldness Treatments