Androgenetic alopecia affects both men and women. But it’s more prevalent in males. Currently, 50 million males exhibit male pattern baldness in comparison to 30 million females.
It’s stressful to notice that you are going bald over time. You are used to a certain image, and slowly losing hair can affect your self-esteem. Will your peers and family members make fun of “the new you.”
Male pattern baldness isn’t a disease per se. It is just an indicator of higher levels of DHT in your body. Dealing with hair loss isn’t hard, so don’t sweat over the hair loss too much.
Here’s what you can do when you notice you are losing hair.