Differences in Demographic and Clinical Characteristics Among Subtypes of Female Pattern Hair Loss

August 2023 in “ Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology ”

Nawara Sakpuwadol, Kasama Tejapira, Chaninan Kositkuljorn, Cherrin Pomsoong, Poonkiat Suchonwanit

Female Pattern Hair Loss FPHL Ludwig pattern Olsen pattern Hamilton-Norwood pattern Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Polycystic Ovary Syndrome PCOS Androgenetic Alopecia AGA female hair loss diabetes genetic hair loss

Studysummary In this study, the Hamilton-Norwood subtype of female pattern hair loss was associated with early onset and polycystic ovary syndrome, while the Ludwig pattern was more common overall.

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