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

    Jeom Kee Paik, Jin Hee Yoon, Wonbo Sim, Bobae Kim, Namjun Kim
    Image of study
    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.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study

    8 / 8 results

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 1000+ results
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  822 upvotes 5 months ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community Please stop looking for a natural way to stop your hairloss

      in Chat  247 upvotes 2 years ago
      There is no natural way to stop hair loss; pharmaceuticals like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are the only effective treatments. Some users report success with minoxidil and microneedling, while others discuss the side effects of finasteride.

    Similar Research

    5 / 1000+ results