By Hair Clinic of Dr. Bansal's | Updated: 2026

Hair fall is a common problem for millions of people around the world, and one of the most common reasons for this is Androgenetic Alopecia, also known as Male or Female Pattern Baldness. It is a disease that can impact the lives of people regardless of their gender and can have a significant impact on self-esteem and quality of life. In this blog, we will break down the causes of pattern baldness, symptoms, and some possible treatment alternatives for pattern baldness, and ways of controlling hair health.

🧬 Androgenetic Alopecia - What Is It?

The genetic problem arising due to the effect of certain hormones of male sex (androgens) on the hair follicles is called androgenetic alopecia. Over time, the hairs of involved follicles shrink, resulting in thinner, shorter, and eventually, no hairs at all.

• It is known as Male Pattern Baldness in men.

• In female it is called Female Pattern Hair Loss.

• Although it does occur in females, it is also seen in males, and may manifest differently and progress differently.

• Male Pattern Baldness Signs and Symptoms.

Male pattern baldness is most often predictable, starting at the temples or the hairline.

Typical signs include:

A lot of receding hairlines (typically in the shape of “M”).

• At the Crown (on top of the head), thinning.

• A fading bald patch that slowly swells.

• Further amalgamation of the eroded areas.

• Onset: Can occur in the late teens or young 20s and can deteriorate with age.

• Signs and symptoms of Female Pattern Baldness.

Loss of hair is diffuse in women, i.e., the loss is evenly distributed all over the head.

Typical signs include:

• Widening of the part line

• Overall thinning of the hair on the crown.

• Typically, the hairline is intact.

• It seldom results in complete baldness.

Onset: It generally manifests itself in women once menopause has been reached, though it may occur earlier on because of hormonal imbalance.[ Top Hair Treatment In Indore ]