Hereditary or not, excessive hair loss is a serious issue prevalent in both men and women. However, alopecia (hereditary hair loss) and baldness are more prevalent in men. It refers to the progressive loss of hair from head and terminal hair on the scalp. 

A physical or emotional distress such as depression, anxiety, high fever, weight loss, or some other medical condition may also trigger a noticeable hair loss. 

Male pattern baldness can be treated with oral finasteride or Topical minoxidil.