Male Pattern Baldness

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This paper provides an insight into the condition of androgenetic alopecia, otherwise known as male baldness, and attempts to dismiss the myths, such as inheritance of baldness from the mother's male relatives, how longer hair puts a strain on roots, and how hats choke off circulation to the scalp causing hair loss. It describes how scalp hair grows and the main causes of it falling out and looks at the typical pattern of male pattern baldness. It also discusses solutions to baldness, from hair grafting to medication.

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"Surgical remedies are also offered. Follicular micro grafting is the common surgical solution. This is where selected hair follicles are removed from a region of hair growth that remains unaffected by testosterone. These follicles are then implanted in an area of hair loss. These results are permanent. Multiple sessions may be required to achieve the desired affect, with the slight possibility of scarring or infection. For hair loss caused by illness or medication use, no treatment is necessary. The hair will usually grow back when the illness has ended or therapy has stopped. A wig, hat, or covering may be used until the hair grows back. "

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