This man has worsening male-pattern hair loss resulting from the medication Tenormin. Male pattern baldness is common and is distinguished from other causes of hair loss by the typical thinning and location of the hair loss. This image displays typical male-pattern balding with thinning at the top of the scalp. This image displays an extensive recession of the hair line. This image displays typical male pattern balding at the entire top of the scalp.
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Hair Loss, Male Pattern Baldness (Male Pattern Alopecia)  Information for adults

Picture of Hair Loss, Male Pattern Baldness (Male Pattern Alopecia): This man has worsening male-pattern hair loss resulting from the medication Tenormin. Divider line
This man has worsening male-pattern hair loss resulting from the medication Tenormin.
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Treatments Your Provider May Prescribe
Hair loss in male pattern baldness is non-scarring, so the hair follicles are not destroyed. A population of cells remain that can grow and enlarge the hair. The only clinically proven pharmacologic methods to prevent loss are minoxidil (a topical medication) and finasteride (an oral medication). However, with discontinued use of the products, accelerated hair loss may occur.

Scalp reduction or hair transplantation therapies are effective surgical procedures, but they can become expensive and should only be performed by a qualified dermatologic surgeon or plastic surgeon.


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