Androgenetic Alopecia in Women

    July 2016
    Vesna Liović
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    TLDR Female hair loss is often hereditary and can be treated with medication, hair transplants, and lasers.
    The document is a Master's thesis on female androgenetic alopecia, a condition characterized by the miniaturization of hair follicles leading to hair thinning, which is influenced by genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. It describes the clinical presentation and diagnostic methods, including Ludwig's classification and the use of dermatoscopy and scalp biopsy. The thesis highlights the genetic predisposition, with a 54% incidence in first-degree male relatives and 21% in female relatives, and the role of hormones like testosterone and DHT in the condition. It also discusses treatment options such as minoxidil, hair transplantation, and low-energy lasers, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment due to the psychological impact on women. The document does not specify the number of participants in any study, as it is a thesis rather than a study report.
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