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Is Hair Loss and Male Pattern Baldness Hereditary?

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Updated: September 18, 2009

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Question: Is Hair Loss and Male Pattern Baldness Hereditary?
Answer: The medical term for hair loss is alopecia. The most common type is known as androgenetic alopecia or male pattern baldness.

It is not inevitable that you will go bald but keep in mind that about 95% of male hair loss from the scalp is due to your inheritance.

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