Androgenic Alopecia

January 2003 in “ Springer eBooks ”

Piérard-Franchimont C, Gérald Pierard

androgenic alopecia androgens hair follicles hair cycle miniaturization hormonal imbalance

TLDR Androgenic alopecia is a type of hair loss that's partly inherited and can be due to hormonal imbalance.

The document from 2002 discussed androgenic alopecia, a type of hair loss that is at least partially hereditary and depends on the impact of androgens on hair follicles in specific areas of the scalp. This condition results in a progressive shortening of the hair cycle and miniaturization of the hair follicle. It was noted as a physiological process in men, and in women, it could be secondary to hormonal imbalance.

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research Lack of Efficacy of Finasteride in Postmenopausal Women with Androgenetic Alopecia

239 citations , November 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Finasteride doesn't effectively treat hair loss in postmenopausal women.

research Androgenetic Alopecia and Microinflammation

131 citations , August 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Inflammation may be linked to hair loss, and targeting specific enzymes could help treat it.

research Changes in Hair Weight and Hair Count in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia After Application of 5% and 2% Topical Minoxidil, Placebo, or No Treatment

115 citations , November 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Minoxidil increases hair weight and count temporarily in men with hair loss.

research Treatment of Hair Loss

370 citations , September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine”

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.

research Finasteride in the Treatment of Men with Frontal Male Pattern Hair Loss

187 citations , June 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Finasteride effectively treats frontal hair loss with few side effects.

research Finasteride in the Treatment of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia

581 citations , 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.

research Ketoconazole Shampoo: Effect of Long-Term Use in Androgenic Alopecia

92 citations , January 1998 in “Dermatology”

Ketoconazole shampoo improves hair growth and reduces oil similarly to minoxidil in male pattern hair loss.

research Different Levels of 5α-Reductase Type I and II, Aromatase, and Androgen Receptor in Hair Follicles of Women and Men with Androgenetic Alopecia

416 citations , September 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

People with hair loss have more androgen receptors and enzymes in certain follicles, with men and women showing different patterns.

research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: A New Hope in Dermatology?

15 citations , March 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss and excessive hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.

research Topical Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: Preliminary Evaluations After a 16-Month Therapy Course

30 citations , January 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

Topical finasteride helps regrow hair and reduce balding without side effects.