Baldness is often hereditary and linked to male hormones, becoming noticeable when half the hair is lost.
Some treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and surgery can help with hereditary hair loss.
Trichotillometry can measure hair plucking force, aiding alopecia treatment evaluation.
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