Diagnosis and Treatment of Male Pattern Balding (Male Androgenetic Alopecia)

Dr. Donovan is a Canadian dermatologist specializing in hair loss. In this video, Dr. Donovan discusses an approach to the diagnosis and treatment of male pattern balding, which is also known as male androgenetic alopecia. Dr. Donovan discusses (1) what is known about male pattern balding, (2) how to properly diagnose the condition (3) the conditions that are common mimickers of balding in men and (4) the treatments that have the best evidence in treating male pattern balding. This lecture was given as part of a series of hair lectures to visiting physicians in August 2019.