Androgenic Alopecia in Women
September 2011
TLDR Androgenic Alopecia causes hair loss in women.
Related Community Posts Join
6 / 1000+ resultscommunity Androgenic alopecia exclusively on the vertex of the scalp
A user experienced androgenic alopecia starting at the vertex without frontal hairline recession and is seeking information on this pattern. Another user noted that vertex or diffuse hair loss is common among men.
community formula 82D for diffuse androgenic alopecia (DUPA)
The user is experiencing diffuse androgenic alopecia and is trying various treatments, including 5mg finasteride, loniten, and Formula 82D, which contains dutasteride, a steroid, and tretinoin. They report potential regrowth with Formula 82D, despite previous treatments being ineffective.
community Is it possible for androgenic alopecia to begin at early adolescent years?
Hair loss can begin in early adolescence and cause mental anguish. Treatments mentioned include eating cruciferous vegetables, engaging in physical activity, and maintaining scalp hygiene.
community Tretinoin in Androgenic Alopecia
The conversation discusses using Tretinoin for treating androgenic alopecia. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications
The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.
community Case study – twins with androgenic alopecia. Same hairline ~10 months ago. Minoxidil, finasteride and dermaroller 1/week 1mm. He is hopping on it now
Two twins who used Minoxidil, finasteride and dermarollers to treat their androgenic alopecia over a 10 month time period. The user is providing details on the process they use for dermarolling.
Related Research
16 / 16 results
research The Study of Growth Factors in Patients with Androgenic Alopecia
Growth factors greatly affect hair loss, with different levels seen in men, women, younger patients, and at the start of the condition.
research 200 Uncommon Finasteride Side Effects in Male Androgenic Alopecia
research Advances in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Effective treatments for hair loss are a major focus in dermatology.
research Androgenic Alopecia: Case Study and Treatment Analysis
Androgenic Alopecia, a common hair loss condition, can be effectively treated with finasteride and other treatments.
research Hair Loss in Women: Comprehensive Overview and Treatment Options
Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.
research Contemporary Alternatives in the Diagnostics and Therapy of Female Androgenetic Alopecia
research Androgenetic Alopecia – Current Status
The document discusses male and female pattern hair loss, its diagnosis methods, FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, their side effects, and the role of lifestyle changes.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
Androgenetic alopecia in women needs more research and better management strategies.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Pathogenesis and Potential for Therapy
Hair loss needs more research for better treatments.
research Differences in the Mechanisms of Androgen Action in Hair Follicles from Women and Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
research Estrogen and Progesterone Receptors in Androgenic Alopecia Versus Alopecia Areata
Estrogen and progesterone don't directly affect hair growth in androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata.
research Hormone Studies in Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
research Etiology and Diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss is caused by genetics and hormones, diagnosed through examination and biopsy, and treated with medications or surgery.
research Measurement and Comparison of Various Androgen Levels in Women with Severe Acne, Hirsutism, and Androgenic Alopecia
Women with severe acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia often have higher levels of certain androgens, but the specific pattern can't be predicted just by looking at symptoms.
research Female Pattern Androgenic Alopecia in the Male
A man showed signs of female pattern hair loss, which is unusual according to traditional understanding of male baldness.