Baldness, most commonly referred to as male pattern baldness, affects a majority of men over their lifetime and is primarily caused by genetics and hormones. The condition is formally known as androgenetic alopecia and is driven by sensitivity to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone derived from testosterone. This sensitivity causes hair follicles to shrink over time, leading to thinner hair and eventually stopping growth altogether. By age 50, roughly 50% of men experience noticeable hair loss,

Did you know that male pattern baldness affects up to 70% of men at some point in their lives? Let's break the stigma and talk openly about this common condition, its causes as well as some of the treatment available. #balding #hairloss #malepatternbaldness #androgenicalopecia | Dr Ko Skin Specialist