Male pattern baldness.

January 1994 in “ PubMed ”

G Duplechain, White Ja

Male pattern baldness affected up to 50% of the adult male population, with females experiencing mainly hair thinning. Interest in treating this condition increased with the introduction of minoxidil (Rogaine) over the previous decade. The article reviewed the causes, existing treatments, and potential future developments for managing male pattern baldness.

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