TLDR Androgenetic alopecia is a genetic hair loss condition, more severe in men, and can also be caused by hormonal imbalances in women.
"Androgenetic alopecia is a form of hair loss that affects both men and women, although it is more severe in men. It is primarily determined by genetic factors. In women, it can also be caused by hormonal imbalances. The pathology of androgenetic alopecia is similar in both sexes, but the pattern of hair loss differs. There is some debate over whether the condition has the same underlying cause in men and women."
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October 1998 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride safely and effectively treats male pattern hair loss, but may cause reversible sexual issues and harm male fetuses.
August 2025 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Collaboration and innovation are key to developing effective, safe hair loss treatments.
October 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” ChatGPT 4.0 and Gemini 1.5 Flash are effective for educating patients about androgenetic alopecia, while Deepseek R1 is less reliable.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Single-spin and double-spin PRP methods are equally effective for treating hair loss.
June 2025 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology” Herbal remedies may help with hair loss but need more research.
January 2023 in “International journal of homoeopathic sciences” Homeopathy helped a 30-year-old man regrow his hair.
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September 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Silybum marianum flower extract may help increase hair growth and decrease hair loss.
