Differences in Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss Based on Androgens, Estrogen, Iron, Vitamin D, Lipid Metabolism, and Genetic Regulation

July 2026 in “ Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery ”

Rajendra Singh J. Rajput

androgens DHT estrogen iron vitamin D lipid metabolism genetic regulation finasteride spironolactone female pattern hair loss male pattern hair loss androgenic alopecia Propecia Aldactone

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Studysummary This review suggests that female and male hair loss patterns differ due to hormonal influences, metabolic factors, and genetic loci, with female pattern hair loss potentially occurring without androgen influence, highlighting the need for distinct clinical management approaches.

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