What Is Alopecia Androgenetic?
Although it is more common after age 40, hair loss can occur at any age. In some cases, hair loss is temporary. In women, temporary hair loss often occurs during pregnancy or immediately after delivery. Stress, chronic illness, and exposure to toxic chemicals can also cause temporary hair loss. Alopecia androgenetic is the most common cause of permanent hair loss; the commonly used terms for this form of hair loss are male and female pattern baldness. According to Mayo Clinic, alopecia androgenetic accounts for approximately one-third of permanent baldness in women and men.
