male pattern baldness

American

noun

a pattern of hair loss in males, dependent on the presence of the androgenic hormone testoterone, in which the scalp hair eventually covers only the back of the head and temples.

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Originally approved by the FDA in 1997 for male pattern baldness, the drug has remained popular for its perceived safety and effectiveness, particularly among younger men.

From Science Daily • Oct. 13, 2025

Judah Cousin, 19, said male pattern baldness caused him to withdraw from family and friends and that his life was "controlled" by the condition.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

The researchers also found genetic markers that increase the likelihood of traits including curly hair, diabetes, obesity, and male pattern baldness.

From Science Magazine • Aug. 16, 2023

But on the eve of the film’s wide release Friday, Aster and Phoenix attempt to shed some light on “whatever this is,” male pattern baldness and things better left unsaid.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2023

Within two years, HIV, cerebral palsy, Huntington's disease, blindness, polio, and male pattern baldness are eradicated.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

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