TLDR Men can experience female pattern hair loss, needing different treatments.
The article discusses a distinct clinical variant of androgenetic alopecia called female pattern hair loss in men. The condition is characterized by diffuse hair thinning on the top of the scalp and preservation of the frontal hairline. The study suggests that this variant may be more common than previously thought and may require different treatment approaches than male pattern hair loss. Treatment options include low-dose oral minoxidil and a 5α-reductase inhibitor. The study involved a small sample size, and further research is needed to confirm the role of testosterone and vitamin D in the pathogenesis of FPHL in men.
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