The Prevalence and Types of Androgenetic Alopecia in Korean Men and Women

July 2001 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”

Jeom Kee Paik, Jin Hee Yoon, Wonbo Sim, Bobae Kim, Namjun Kim

androgenetic alopecia AGA hair loss genetic factors hormonal factors frontal hairline preservation female pattern hair thinning family history of baldness genetic hair loss hormonal hair loss female pattern baldness

TLDR AGA more common in men, Koreans have lower rates and unique patterns.

This document summarizes various studies on the prevalence and types of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in Korean men and women. AGA is a common form of hair loss caused by genetic and hormonal factors. The studies found that AGA is more common in men than women, with different types of hair loss patterns. The prevalence of AGA in Koreans is lower than in Caucasians, and Korean men tend to have more frontal hairline preservation and a 'female pattern' of hair thinning. The studies suggest adding 'female pattern' to the classification of AGA. A family history of baldness is common in those with AGA.

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