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Androgenetic Alopecia

also Pattern hair loss, Androgenic alopecia, AGA, Male pattern baldness, MPB, Female pattern hair loss, FPHL

The common inherited, hormone-driven hair loss in men and women

Pattern hair loss, also known as androgenetic alopecia, is a hair loss condition that primarily affects the top and front of the scalp. In male-pattern hair loss, the hair loss typically presents itself as either a receding front hairline, loss of hair on the crown and vertex of the scalp, or a combination of both. Female-pattern hair loss typically presents as a diffuse thinning of the hair across the entire scalp. The condition is caused by a combination of male sex hormones and genetic factors.

Information, not medical advice. Talk to a licensed doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing a treatment.

Research 10

  1. Stem cell factor/c-Kit signalling in normal and androgenetic alopecia hair folliclesJournal of Endocrinology · 2008 · 50 citations
  2. Androgenetic Alopecia: Therapy UpdateDrugs · 2023 · 325 citations
  3. Possible mechanisms of miniaturization during androgenetic alopecia or pattern hair lossJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2001 · 171 citations
  4. Guidelines on the use of finasteride in androgenetic alopeciaIndian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology · 2016 · 81 citations
  5. [Androgenetic alopecia. Hair loss effectively stopped with 1 mg Finasterid].PubMed · 1999
  6. Androgenetic alopecia: An updateJAAD International · 2023 · 159 citations
  7. ANDROGEN METABOLISM AS IT AFFECTS HAIR GROWTH IN ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIADermatologic Clinics · 1996 · 185 citations
  8. Guidelines for the management of androgenetic alopecia (2010)The Journal of Dermatology · 2011 · 59 citations
  9. Microbiome in the hair follicle of androgenetic alopecia patientsPLOS ONE · 2019 · 79 citations
  10. PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION OF HAIR GROWTH IN ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIADermatologic Clinics · 1996 · 110 citations
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Posts 20

  1. Best science-backed supplements for androgenetic alopecia? Looking for real evidenceReddit · 29 Jan 2026
  2. The Real Cause Of Androgenetic AlopeciaReddit · 29 Oct 2024
  3. [Research] Peer-reviewed RCT results published for a wearable electrotrichogenic device (niostem) in men with Androgenetic AlopeciaReddit · 27 Apr 2026
  4. Why do males and females have different balding patterns in androgenic alopecia?Reddit · 25 Oct 2025
  5. Does everyone experiencing male pattern baldness have an oily scalp?Reddit · 3 Feb 2026
  6. M25: Getting way too many DMs, so let’s do this here! AMA about Male Pattern Baldness, Hair Loss, and Products (100% Science-Backed )Reddit · 15 Apr 2026
  7. Does ketokonazole on its own improve androgenetic alopecia?Reddit · 18 Mar 2026
  8. Diagnosed with female pattern hair loss as a male with recent aggressive loss. Preemptively mourning the only part of myself I’ve ever come close to loving. Lost all motivation to do anything with my life.Reddit · 8 Sept 2023
  9. how can I know if my diffuse thinning is caused by telogen effluvium or androgenetic alopecia?Reddit · 19 Dec 2025
  10. COMPLETE OVERVIEW of the Treatment of androgenetic alopecia in menReddit · 15 Aug 2014
  11. My understanding of how androgenetic alopecia works (plus FIN and DUT)Reddit · 4 Feb 2022
  12. My history with androgenetic alopecia, experience with treatments, side effects, current treatment, etcReddit · 12 Oct 2022
  13. Testosterone's Role In Androgenetic AlopeciaReddit · 12 Jun 2025
  14. Does anyone here have Female Pattern Hair Loss as a man?Reddit · 17 Oct 2022
  15. female pattern baldness in menReddit · 27 Sept 2022
  16. Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disordersReddit · 17 Oct 2023
  17. 16 year old female diagnosed with androgenetic alopeciaReddit · 2 Mar 2019
  18. My Theory Regarding a Cause and Cure for Androgenetic AlopeciaReddit · 6 Feb 2020
  19. Androgenetic alopecia - I want your honest opinionReddit · 13 Dec 2022
  20. My hair loss recovery (9 months treatment), androgenic alopeciaReddit · 22 Jan 2024
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