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GlossaryHair Loss Patterns (Baldness Patterns)

specific ways hair loss manifests on the scalp

Hair loss patterns refer to the specific ways in which hair loss manifests on the scalp, often influenced by genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. Common patterns include male-pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia), which typically starts with a receding hairline and thinning at the crown, and female-pattern baldness, which usually presents as overall thinning without a receding hairline. Understanding these patterns helps in diagnosing the type of alopecia and determining appropriate treatment options.

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Hair Restoration: Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of a Combined Treatment Between Specific Meso Hair Cocktail Class III Device and Microneedling Device in Different Baldness Patterns

research Hair Restoration: Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of a Combined Treatment Between Specific Meso Hair Cocktail Class III Device and Microneedling Device in Different Baldness Patterns

November 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology”

The combined treatment of a specific hair cocktail and microneedling device effectively restores hair in different baldness patterns.

research Baldness, Benign Prostate Hyperplasia, Prostate Cancer, and Androgen Levels

30 citations, January 2008 in “The Aging Male”

The study found no link between baldness patterns and androgen levels in men with benign prostate enlargement or prostate cancer.

research How I Do It: Ahmad’s NPRT System: A New Classification System for Documenting Male Pattern Baldness

1 citations, September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international”

Dr. Muhammad Ahmad created a simpler system to better describe male pattern hair loss.

research Androgenic Alopecia Is Not Useful as an Indicator of Men at High Risk of Prostate Cancer

28 citations, June 2010 in “European Journal of Cancer”

Baldness at age 40 is not linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.

research Alopecia and Hirsutism: Androgen-Dependent Skin Abnormalities in Women

6 citations, March 1982 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

The document says that hair loss in women is often due to androgenic alopecia, similar to male baldness, and that hirsutism is treated with hormonal and cosmetic methods.

research Novel Approach to Treating Androgenetic Alopecia in Females With Photobiomodulation (Low-Level Laser Therapy)

33 citations, March 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Low-level laser therapy effectively treats female hair loss, increasing hair count by 51%.

research Distribution of Polyamines May Be Altered in Different Scalp Regions of Patients with Hair Loss

3 citations, July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology”

Hair loss patients may have different polyamine levels in various scalp areas.

research Androgenetic Alopecia and Risk of Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

34 citations, June 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Vertex pattern hair loss linked to higher prostate cancer risk.

research Relationship of Early-Onset Baldness to Prostate Cancer in African-American Men

21 citations, March 2013 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention”

Early-onset baldness is linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men, especially before age 60.

research A New Classification of Male Pattern Baldness and a Clinical Study of the Anterior Hairline

21 citations, January 2000 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”

Researchers created a new system to classify male baldness, finding six types and a common hairline shape, to improve hair loss treatments.

research Natural Hair Patterns: Understanding Characteristics for Optimal Hair Restoration

13 citations, May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”

Surgeons need to understand natural hair patterns for better hair restoration results.

research Male Pattern Baldness and Risk of Colorectal Neoplasia

7 citations, January 2016 in “British Journal of Cancer”

Men with certain types of baldness at age 45 may have a higher risk of colon cancer and colorectal adenoma.

research Association Between Male Pattern Baldness and Prostate Disease: A Meta-Analysis

7 citations, October 2017 in “Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations”

Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

research Australian Trial of Topical Minoxidil and Placebo in Early Male Pattern Baldness

11 citations, April 1990 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

Minoxidil modestly increases hair growth in men with early baldness and is safe to use.

research Untargeted Metabolomics and Steroid Signatures in Urine of Male Pattern Baldness Patients After Finasteride Treatment for a Year

8 citations, March 2020 in “Metabolites”

Finasteride treatment changes urine metabolomics and steroid signatures, potentially monitoring effectiveness but may cause sexual side effects.

Female Androgenic Alopecia: The 3 Alpha, 17 Beta-Androstanediol Glucuronide/Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Ratio as a Possible Marker for Female Pattern Baldness

research Female Androgenic Alopecia: The 3 Alpha, 17 Beta-Androstanediol Glucuronide/Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Ratio as a Possible Marker for Female Pattern Baldness

13 citations, September 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Women with more 3α,17β-androstanediol glucuronide compared to sex hormone binding globulin are more likely to have female pattern baldness.

research Female Androgenic Alopecia

14 citations, September 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Women with low SHBG levels and a high 3a-diol G to SHBG ratio are likely to experience female pattern baldness, possibly due to a slight excess of androgens affecting sensitive hair bulbs.

research Hair, Hormones, and High-Risk Prostate Cancer

3 citations, December 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology”

Men with a certain baldness pattern at age 40-50 may have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.

Hormonal and Reproductive Factors and Risk of Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers in Men: A Prospective Cohort Study Within the UK Biobank

research Hormonal and Reproductive Factors and Risk of Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers in Men: A Prospective Cohort Study Within the UK Biobank

9 citations, March 2018 in “International Journal of Cancer”

Men with frontal male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of gastric cancer.

research Increased DHT Levels in Androgenic Alopecia Selected to Protect Men from Prostate Cancer

9 citations, January 2014 in “Medical Hypotheses”

Higher DHT in male baldness may protect against prostate cancer.

research A Study on the Association Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Males with a History of Hair Fall

March 2020 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences”

Male pattern baldness, especially the vertex type, could be an early sign of cardiovascular risk factors like high cholesterol and diabetes.

research The Extract of Thuja Occidentalis Semen Inhibited 5α-Reductase and Androgenetic Alopecia in B6CBAF1/J Hybrid Mice

47 citations, April 2003 in “Journal of dermatological science”

Thujae occidentalis semen extract may help treat male pattern baldness by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and reducing hair loss in mice.

research Experiences with Parieto-Occipital Flaps in Hair Transplantation

12 citations, January 1978 in “The Laryngoscope”

Using a scalp flap for hair transplantation gives denser, faster results than older methods, but it's complex and needs careful planning.

Male Balding as a Major Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19: A Possible Role for Targeting Androgens and Transmembrane Protease Serine 2 to Protect Vulnerable Individuals

research Male Balding as a Major Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19: A Possible Role for Targeting Androgens and Transmembrane Protease Serine 2 to Protect Vulnerable Individuals

6 citations, September 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Severe male balding may increase the risk of serious COVID-19, and treatments that reduce androgens or block a specific enzyme might help protect these individuals.

research Uncovering the Genetic Architecture and Evolutionary Roots of Androgenetic Alopecia in African Men

January 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”

The research found that genetic factors for male pattern baldness in African men differ significantly from those in Europeans.

Investigation of the Topical Application of Procyanidin Oligomers from Apples to Identify Their Potential Use as a Hair-Growing Agent

research Investigation of the Topical Application of Procyanidin Oligomers from Apples to Identify Their Potential Use as a Hair-Growing Agent

28 citations, December 2005 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology”

Apple procyanidin applied to the scalp may help grow hair without side effects.

research Androgenetic Alopecia at Various Ages and Prostate Cancer Risk in an Equal-Access Multiethnic Case-Control Series of Veterans

12 citations, March 2013 in “Cancer Causes & Control”

Early balding, especially frontal, increases prostate cancer risk; more research needed.

research The Association of Urolithiasis and Androgenetic Alopecia

1 citations, October 2015 in “Renal Failure”

Hair loss linked to kidney stones in people under 60.

research Etiology and Diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia

9 citations, October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Hair loss is caused by genetics and hormones, diagnosed through examination and biopsy, and treated with medications or surgery.

research The Growth of Human Scalp Hair in Females Using Visible Red Light Laser and LED Sources

81 citations, August 2014 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine”

Red light therapy is safe and effectively increases hair growth in women with hair loss.