Description Baldness, the loss of hair, is in most cases a cosmetic problem. It is more common in men than women. There is no known cure for baldness.
Hair loss can be responsible for depression, feelings of inadequacy, and low self-esteem.
Types of Hair Loss Baldness is usually the result of genetic factors, aging, local skin conditions, diseases, and the taking of certain medicines. If hair loss is nonsymmetrical, e.g., hair loss on only one side of the head, there more than likely is another reason and a biopsy may have to be performed. The hair on the top of the head will start to thin out. Over time, the male is left with a horseshoe-shaped pattern of hair around his head. Some males will have only a receding hairlines or bald spots on the crowns of their heads.