Original Article: Clinical Study of Hereditary Androgenetic Alopecia (Part 6)

This study evaluated 789 Korean men and women with androgenetic alopecia, finding a higher prevalence in men (520) than women (269), with most patients in their twenties. In men, Norwood class IIIv was most common, while Ludwig class I was predominant in women. A significant familial history of androgenetic alopecia was noted in both genders. Seborrheic dermatitis was the most common associated disorder. Elevated serum testosterone levels were found in 17.6% of men and 13.3% of women. Abnormal pelvic ultrasound findings were observed in 18% of the women studied, but the study concluded that ultrasound is not suitable as a routine evaluation method for androgenetic alopecia. The research highlighted the genetic and androgen-related nature of the condition.