Androgenetic Alopecia

February 2014 in “ PubMed ”

Bianca Maria Piraccini, A Alessandrini

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androgenetic alopecia AGA dehydrotestosterone DHT androgen-sensitive hair follicles hair diameter hair length hair pigmentation diffuse thinning crown region frontal hairline hyperandrogenism bitemporal recession vertex scalp dermoscopy topical minoxidil antiandrogen agents 5-alpha reductase inhibitors androgenic alopecia hair follicles hair thickness hair color thinning hair crown hairline high androgen levels receding hairline top of the head scalp examination Rogaine antiandrogens 5-AR inhibitors

Studysummary This article reviews current diagnostic and treatment approaches for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new results, focusing on its progression and medical management options.

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