Figure 8, The Hamilton-Norwood Classification of Male Androgenetic Alopecia

AGA, a common hair loss, is caused by genetics, hormones, age, and environmental factors.

Early diagnosis and treatment, like topical minoxidil, can prevent hair loss in children.

The document says that Androgenetic alopecia, a common hair loss condition, affects women less often and usually less severely, but early diagnosis and treatment are important.

Asian men have varying hair densities, important for hair transplant success.

Receding hairlines in men are uneven, with the right side larger than the left.

Proper medical treatments can control and even reverse female pattern hair loss, but it's important to check for related conditions like excessive male hormone production, especially in severe cases.

Effective hair loss treatment in men involves personalized care and combination therapies.

Hair loss in men can be slowed or reversed with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but it resumes if treatment stops. It may also indicate early heart disease and obesity.

Androgens contribute to common male hair loss; more research needed for hair growth medication.

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.

Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is most common in people in their 30s, can start early, is often inherited, and may be influenced by factors like hormones and scalp health.

Male androgenetic alopecia (MAA) is a common, hereditary hair loss condition in men, linked to heart disease, and can be treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or hair transplantation.

Hormonal differences affect male pattern baldness.

New treatment improves male hair loss.

Scale created to measure hair loss in men and women; MK-386 reduces acne; Niaspan treats dyslipidemia; minoxidil increases heart rate.