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Alternative Names: Alopecia in men; Baldness - male; Hair loss in men Prevention: There is no known prevention for male pattern baldness. References: Text Continues Below Sinclair RD. Male androgenetic alopecia (Part II). J Men’s Health Gend. 2005; 2(1): 38-44.  Sinclair RD. Male androgenetic alopecia. J Men’s Health Gend. 2004; 1(4): 319-327.      Habif TP. Clinical Dermatology. 4th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby, Inc. 2004.

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