Although the patterns of baldness in men and women are different, both have a genetic cause in common.
Male pattern baldness is characterized by hair loss on the top and front of the head. Female pattern baldness is characterized by hair loss on the top and crown of the head. This hair loss in women tends to begin in the central part without affecting the front-line.
Medications can prevent further hair loss. The hair transplant is also an option for this type of alopecia.