Androgen-Mediated and Androgen-Independent Causes of Alopecia and Acne in Women: A Literature Review

    І. В. Сідорова, T.М. Tutchenko, О. А. Бурка, Л. М. Семенюк, I. Г. Ноговська, Л. В. Дем’яненко
    TLDR Alopecia and acne in women are complex conditions needing coordinated care and personalized treatment.
    The article reviewed the pathogenesis of alopecia and acne in women, focusing on the anatomy of hair and sebaceous glands and the biological factors influencing hair development and gland function. It categorized alopecia into scarring and non-scarring types, with a focus on female pattern hair loss/androgenetic alopecia (FPHL/AGA) as a common form. FPHL/AGA was described as a multifactorial condition involving genetic components, androgen receptor gene expression, and local inflammation, with or without hyperandrogenism, and associated with metabolic syndrome risks. Successful treatment required coordinated care from gynecologists, endocrinologists, dermatologists, and trichologists. The article also discussed acne pathogenesis, emphasizing the need for complex, stepwise therapy and assessment of androgen status, particularly in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome, and recommended determining antimicrobial susceptibility for effective treatment.
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