Female Androgenic Alopecia

November 2021 in “ CRC Press eBooks ”

D. Ioannides, Ilias Papadimitriou, Efstratios Vakirlis

female androgenic alopecia FAGA chronic hair loss non-scarring hair loss post-menopausal women reduced hair density crown scalp frontal scalp estrogens differential diagnosis light therapy female pattern hair loss hormonal hair loss light treatment

TLDR Female androgenic alopecia causes hair thinning in women, especially after menopause, and affects their mental well-being.

Female androgenic alopecia (FAGA) is a chronic, non-scarring hair loss condition primarily affecting post-menopausal women, characterized by reduced hair density on the crown and frontal scalp while sparing the front hairline. The pathogenesis is multi-factorial, with estrogens playing an unclear role. Differential diagnosis includes several other hair loss conditions. Although FAGA poses only cosmetic concerns, it has a significant negative psychological impact, necessitating long-term treatment. Light therapy is used for treatment, but its mechanism remains unclear.

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