The most common type of hair loss in men is male pattern baldness. It begins at the hairline, as the hair gradually recedes to form an “M” shape. The remaining hair becomes finer and shorter and the hair at the crown begins to thin. When the top of the hairline meets the thinned crown a horseshoe pattern around the sides of the head is formed.

When hair loss occurs in patches, breaking of hair shafts, a diffuse shedding of hair, or hair loss with redness, pain and scaling, it would be best to consult a dermatologist as this could be caused by other conditions.

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