TLDR "Male-pattern" hair loss is common in women, especially after menopause, and doesn't always mean there's a problem with hormone balance.
In 1988, a study involving 564 women discovered that patterned hair loss, typically associated with men, was more prevalent in women than previously believed, especially after menopause. The research showed that 13% of premenopausal women and 37% of postmenopausal women experienced frontal and frontoparietal hairline recession. The study concluded that "male-pattern" hair loss in women does not necessarily indicate abnormal androgen metabolism, as it is common in the general population, particularly among postmenopausal women. The researchers stressed the need to consider a woman's menopausal status when assessing the significance of patterned hair loss.
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September 1977 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Common baldness, also known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is caused by a combination of genetic factors and hormones called androgens.
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June 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” AGA in children needs careful diagnosis due to low androgen levels and possible other causes.
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January 2018 in “BMJ” Many women experience significant hair loss during menopause, and topical minoxidil is an effective treatment.
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December 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” No significant hormone differences found in postmenopausal women with androgenetic alopecia.
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May 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” "Male-pattern" hair loss is common in women, especially after menopause, and doesn't always mean there's a problem with hormone balance.