Male Pattern Baldness Genetics: Is Hair Loss Heredity?
Male pattern baldness genetics determines who develops androgenetic alopecia, a progressive, patterned hair loss that affects millions of men worldwide. In essence, this condition arises from a powerful interplay between genetic variants and male hormones, especially dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Research shows over 50% of baldness risk is written in the genes, with certain inherited DNA variations,…