Would you follow either your mom's side or dad's side of balding genetics or a combination of both?

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So if on your moms side your uncle went bald by 30 and on dads side your father went bald by 65, would you follow only one of these patterns or a combination?

Tyler Angelos, MD, FACS · Answer

Male pattern hair loss is multifactorial and include complex genetics. These genetics come from both sides of the family. Treatments range from a combination of medications, light therapy, PRP injections, or FUE hair transplantation. Examination by a hair restoration surgeon can determine which treatments are best for you. Best wishes!

Donovan Rosas, MD · Answer

Male pattern baldness is multifactorial. It is importnat that patient considering FUE establish a stable pattern prior to grafting (unless they are willing to accept the need for further/repeat grafting in the future as hair loss progresses). Determining where in time an individual is in their hair loss pattern is depends upon:-age at presentation: Younger individuals likely still have further to go before establishing a pattern-medical issues-genetics: What do the other males in your family look like? At what age did they start losing? (Maternal side patterns are of special importance) Who do you resemble?-current hair status: The current mix of hair on a patient's head can also offer some insight into where they are headed (more vellus/thin hair usually indicates more hair loss ahead).As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS) with experience in hair restoration.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This can come from both sides of the family. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hair loss expert to go over your condition and advise you on best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Glenn Charles, DO · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Yes, hair loss is genetic.  This gene is poly-genetic which means it could come from the dad’s side, mom’s side, or both!  Though a person can inherit the trait from both sides, the mother’s side does a have a higher influence&hellip;but only slightly.  Keep in mind that genetic hair loss and also skip a generation so tracking a family history is not always easy.

Greg Williams, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

The genetics of male pattern hair loss is not fully understood. It is complex and likely to be multi genetic. Despite common misconceptions, it can be inherited from both the mother and the father. However, a man may lose his hair young and extensively but have no immediate male relatives with hair loss. Conversely, just because all male relatives have hair loss does not mean an individual will. Patterns of hair loss often run in families along with age of onset so taking a thorough family history should be part of the pre-op planning consultation.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Hair loss comes from both sides of the family. Mom's side may have a slightly more important role in men with early balding but both side have a role.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The balding genes come from (50/50) either side of the family.  It can go back a few generations as well.  Best to look at your family patterns of balding and try to find someone who you think you take after

Would you follow either your mom's side or dad's side of balding genetics or a combination of both?

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