India, Sept. 30 -- Hair loss in your 20s and 30s can be worrying, especially when a receding hairline or thinning crown becomes noticeable earlier than expected. While male-pattern baldness is a common cause, dermatologists point out that not every case of hair fall has the same underlying reason.

According to Dr Kanishka Paul, MBBS, MD, DNB (Dermatology), Man Matters, "Androgenetic alopecia is among the most common causes of hair loss in men. It is linked to genetic predisposition and the sensitivity of hair follicles to DHT, a hormone derived from testosterone. However, she says it is only 'one part of the picture', with several other factors potentially contributing to hair shedding.

Male-pattern hair loss, or androgenetic alopecia, ...