What is Male Pattern Baldness?
Male Pattern Baldness (Androgenetic Alopecia) is a genetic condition determined by a sensitivity to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This hormone shortens the growth cycle of your hair and shrinks the follicles.
It is not just “part of ageing”—for many men, it is a source of anxiety and loss of identity. While it is a progressive condition, modern trichology offers effective ways to slow this progression and improve hair density without resorting to surgery immediately.
Most common signs of Male Pattern Baldness
Receding hairline
The classic “M” shape appearing at the temples.
Thinning crown
A widening bare patch at the back of the head (vertex).
General diffuse thinning
A reduction in density across the entire top of the scalp, while the back and sides remain thick.
Excessive shedding
Finding hair on your pillow or desk is often the first warning sign before visual thinning occurs.
Who Male Pattern Baldness affects
This condition affects men of all ages. While roughly 50% of men will experience it by age 50, we see many young men in their late teens and 20s who are distressed by aggressive early-onset balding.
If you have a family history of hair loss (on either the mother’s or father’s side), you are at higher risk.
Why early assessment of Male Pattern Baldness matters
It is significantly easier to keep the hair you have than to regrow hair from a smooth, shiny scalp. Once a follicle has been dormant for years and the skin has hardened (fibrosis), regrowth is very difficult. An early consultation allows us to intervene when you still have active follicles, utilising clinical treatments to block DHT effects and stimulate growth.
Serving Sussex & the South East
Men from East and West Sussex, as well as Surrey borders, choose our clinic for honest, scientific advice. We are easily accessible for patients in Redhill, Reigate, Eastbourne, and Tunbridge Wells looking for specialist male hair loss treatment.
Related conditions
Other hair loss conditions we treat
Female Pattern Hair Loss
This genetic condition causes a gradual reduction in hair density across the top and crown of the scalp, while the front hairline typically remains intact.
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Telogen Effluvium
This temporary form of hair loss triggers a sudden, widespread shedding across the entire scalp.
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Traction Alopecia
This form of hair loss is caused by localised, repetitive tension on the hair roots from tight hairstyles like braids, extensions, or ponytails.
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