A 36-year-old male is experiencing frontotemporal hair recession. He is diagnosed with male pattern baldness, a form of:
A) alopecia.
B) areata.
C) hirsutism.
D) paronychia.

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Male pattern baldness is a type of alopecia, which is characterized by hair loss or hair thinning. Frontotemporal hair recession is a typical sign of male pattern baldness. Areata is a type of alopecia that appears as patches of hair loss, while hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women. Paronychia is a nail infection, which is not related to hair loss.

A 36-Year-Old Male Is Experiencing Frontotemporal Hair Recession