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Androgenetic Alopecia<\/a>, or Genetic Hair loss, runs in families and is a widespread cause of hair loss.

Genes have a significant role in defining how much hair loss you may experience as you age. 

Many other factors may cause balding, such as stress, diet, and certain medicines.

According to a 2017 study, out of around 950 patients, Alopecia was prevalent in 67.1 % of men and 23.9% of women. 

Although there is no cure for this condition, there are specific ways by which you can slow down the thinning of your hair.

The following article discusses types of genetic hair loss, its symptoms, and treatment options available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genetic hair loss occurs in a predictable pattern commonly known as Male and Female Pattern Baldness.<\/p>\n\n\n

Male Pattern Baldness<\/h2>\n\n\n
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As per the US National Library of Medicine (NLM), more than 50% of men over 50 will be affected by this condition to some extent.

Pattern Baldness can begin in the teenage years but is more common in adults. 

Men who have close relatives with genetic hair loss are at more risk. 

There is an even greater risk if the relatives are from the maternal side of the family.

The genetic component of pattern baldness in males is still unclear. 

Still, it is thought to be polygenic, which means that more than<\/a> one gene is responsible for it.

A large estudiar<\/a> with 12,806 men of European ancestry states those with the AR gene had more than twice the risk of developing hair loss than those without the gene. 

However, this is not the only gene that influences baldness. 

Seg\u00fan un 2017 review<\/a>, 63 genes may be involved in Male Pattern Baldness, with only six found on the “X” chromosome.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The pair of “X” and “Y” chromosomes determine your biological sex. Males have one X and one Y chromosome, whereas Females have two X chromosomes. Men receive their “X” chromosome from their mother and their “Y” chromosome from their father. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Female Pattern Baldness<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Signs of Female Pattern Baldness<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For most women, hair loss starts in mid-life, once she is in her 40s, 50s, or 60s. But it may start sooner for some.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD<\/a>), Female Pattern Hair loss is a progressive condition. Women with genetic hair loss may continue to lose hair.

It can progress to widespread thinning if you do not get the treatment.

Like Male Pattern Baldness<\/a>, hair loss in females could be the result of genetic inheritance. 

It can happen due to the genes of your father or mother or, in some cases, both.

The genes involved are still widely unknown<\/a>, but like hair loss in men, it involves more than one gene.

As per NCBI data, Female pattern baldness<\/a> affects 40% of women by age 50.<\/p>\n\n\n

Symptoms of Genetic Hair loss<\/h2>\n\n\n

Depending on the cause, hair fall can occur in different ways. It can be sudden or gradual, affecting your scalp or the whole body.

For men, genetic hair fall starts as a recession, which is M-shaped at the front of your scalp and often begins in your 20s or 30s. 

As time passes, a circular region located at the back of the head, known as the vertex, tends to experience thinning and an increase in size. 

Gradually, the hair in this area becomes finer, shorter, and less dense, creating a U-shaped (or horseshoe) pattern of hair loss along the sides of the head.

This is accompanied by a bald spot at the back of the head.

About 80% of males experience Pattern Baldness by age 80<\/a>.

As per experts<\/a> at Harvard, women often experience hair loss after menopause in the Ludwig pattern, a gradual recession along the part of their hair. 

But, like men, hereditary hair loss<\/a> in females does not make them completely bald. Your hair parting may grow wider. Hair near your temple may recede.

Nearly half of women<\/a> may experience genetic hair loss by age 80.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ludwig Pattern is a method of classifying female pattern baldness and ranges from stages I to III. <\/p>\n\n\n

How do I know if I have Genetic Hair Loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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A typical diagnosis of genetic hair fall does not require any test. 

Doctors can diagnose by hair loss pattern and a family history of a similar type of hair loss.

However, your doctor may recommend<\/a> some tests to rule out other causes of hair loss<\/a>, which may include, <\/p>\n\n\n\n