Male-pattern baldness, and how to stop it.

Male-pattern baldness — androgenetic alopecia — is caused by a genetic sensitivity to DHT, a hormone that gradually shrinks vulnerable follicles until they stop producing visible hair. It typically starts at the temples and crown and progresses through the Norwood stages.

How it progresses

It rarely stops on its own. The hairline recedes, the crown thins, and over years the two zones can merge. The donor hair at the back and sides is DHT-resistant — which is exactly why it can be transplanted to permanently rebuild thinning areas.

Catching it early matters: every month of untreated loss miniaturizes more follicles you can't get back.

What actually works

The right plan depends on your stage. Most men do best with a combination:

• +Medication — slows DHT-driven loss (discussed at consultation)
• +PRP & exosomes — reactivate and strengthen native follicles
• +FUE transplant — permanently rebuilds the hairline and crown with your own hair