Female Pattern Baldness in Men

November 1993 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”

Ralph M. Trüeb

female pattern androgenetic alopecia baldness of the crown frontal hairline male pattern baldness Hamilton's classification telogen hairs trichogram scalp biopsy miniaturized hair follicles androgenetic alopecia diffuse hair loss circulating androgens diffuse telogen effluvium female pattern baldness crown baldness frontal hairline preservation male pattern baldness Hamilton's classification telogen hairs hair analysis scalp biopsy miniaturized hair follicles androgenetic alopecia diffuse hair loss high androgen levels diffuse telogen effluvium

Studysummary Some men can have female pattern baldness without hormonal abnormalities or signs of feminization.

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Patterned Androgenic Alopecia in Women Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1988
Classification of the Types of Androgenetic Alopecia (Common Baldness) Occurring in the Female Sex British Journal of Dermatology · 1977

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