Male pattern baldness
Male Pattern Baldness
Male pattern baldness, also known as Androgenetic Alopecia (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Male pattern baldness
- Wikipedia's article - Male pattern baldness
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Etymology
The term "Androgenetic Alopecia" is derived from "Andro" meaning male, "Genetic" indicating its hereditary nature, and "Alopecia" which is the medical term for hair loss.
Definition
Male pattern baldness is characterized by hair loss that typically begins at the temples and crown. The hairline may gradually recede to form an "M" shape, and the hair at the crown (vertex) may also thin. Over time, this condition can lead to partial or complete baldness.
Causes
The primary cause of male pattern baldness is believed to be a combination of genetics and male hormones called Androgens. The key androgen believed to be associated with male pattern baldness is Dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
Related Terms
- Alopecia Areata: A condition that causes hair to fall out in small patches.
- Telogen Effluvium: A scalp disorder characterized by the thinning or shedding of hair.
- Anagen Effluvium: A condition that causes abnormal hair loss during the hair's growth phase.
Treatment
Treatment options for male pattern baldness include medications such as Minoxidil (Rogaine) and Finasteride (Propecia), hair transplant surgery, and laser therapy. However, the effectiveness of these treatments varies from person to person.
See Also
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