Androgenetic alopecia is primarily caused by a genetic predisposition and an excessive response to androgens (male hormones). The condition is influenced by: 

• Genes: Specific genes inherited from parents

• Hormones: Androgens, particularly dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

• Age: Hair loss typically begins in adulthood and progresses over time 

Symptoms: 

Gradual hair loss in a characteristic pattern, Receding hairline in men, Thinning hair on the crown in women, and Bald spots or patches