According to Dr Neel Patel, this kind of hair loss is "characterised by a predictable pattern of hair loss".

Androgenetic alopecia "typically starts with a receding hairline and thinning of the hair at the crown of the head".

Dr Neel defined: "It is believed that the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) plays a role in the development of pattern baldness.

"It causes hair follicles to shrink and finally cease producing hair."

There are treatment options for this type of hair loss, such as minoxidil and finasteride, as well as hair transplant surgery.

Dr Neel cautioned: "These therapies are usually not all the time efficient for everybody and should have potential negative effects.

"It is important to speak with your GP to determine the right treatment for you."

An identical situation to androgenetic alopecia is alopecia areata, which is an autoimmune situation.

Dr Neel elaborated: "Alopecia areata causes hair loss on the scalp, face, and other parts of the body.

"The situation happens when the physique's immune system assaults the hair follicles, inflicting them to shrink and decelerate hair manufacturing.

"Alopecia areata can affect people of all ages and genders and often appears as round or oval patches of hair loss on the scalp."

Treatment for this kind of hair loss would possibly contain steroid injections, topical immunotherapy, and minoxidil.

Hormonal modifications, particularly throughout pregnancy or menopause, can result in hair loss.

"After giving birth, many women experience postpartum hair loss," stated Dr Neel.

"Menopause can also lead to declining levels of oestrogen which can cause hair to become thinner and more brittle."

These forms of hair loss are non permanent and "will resolve on its own", Dr Neel assured.

"Topical ointments or hair supplements can be recommended by your GP," he added.

Stress and a eating regimen missing in important nutritional vitamins also can contribute to hair loss, which might be remedied by decreasing stress ranges and consuming a more healthy eating regimen.

Dr Neel Patel is a practising GP at LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor.