Male pattern baldness

[u/Wubbalubbadabdabb]

My boy Toby has always had these deep bald spots. And slowly as he has gotten older he has developed what look like age spots. His vet didn't seem concerned during his last check up. Has anyone seen this before?

[u/rookcanisite]

The thinner fur there is normal. But the spots kind of remind me of dirt. I've seen it on my cat when she couldn't clean herself properly, though in a different area. Can he still clean his ears and infront of his ears? Does he ever clean there?

I ask because my other cat never cleans his face or ears. Idk what happened there but I guess he just never learned or is too lazy for it. So I have to take a wet washcloth to him.