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Glossary Androgenetic Alopecia

genetic hair loss influenced by androgens, often hereditary

Androgenetic Alopecia, commonly known as Male Pattern Baldness or Female Pattern Baldness, is a genetic condition characterized by progressive hair thinning and loss. It is influenced by androgens (male hormones) and typically follows a recognizable pattern, such as a receding hairline in men and diffuse thinning on the crown in women. This condition is the most common cause of hair loss, affecting both genders, and is often hereditary.

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research Psychologic Characteristics of Men with Alopecia Androgenetica and Their Modification

38 citations , January 1991 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

In this study, men with androgenic alopecia taking minoxidil gel generally showed no evidence of psychological malfunction, but those over 35 experienced greater psychological improvement when they had cosmetic success with the treatment.

Clinical and Histological Challenge in the Differential Diagnosis of Diffuse Alopecia: Female Androgenetic Alopecia, Telogen Effluvium and Alopecia Areata – Part I

research Clinical and histological challenge in the differential diagnosis of diffuse alopecia: female androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium and alopecia areata – part I

29 citations , October 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia”

This review presents an objective analysis of female androgenetic alopecia, discussing clinical and dermoscopic examination approaches but reports no new clinical findings.

research Psychological Characteristics of Men With Alopecia Androgenetica and Effects of Treatment With Topical Minoxidil An Exploratory Study

17 citations , July 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This study found psychological improvements related to hair problems, social discomfort, and self-esteem were greater in the group using minoxidil for early-stage androgenetic alopecia compared to the placebo group.

research [Alopecia androgenetica and its local treatment with estrogen- and corticosteroid externa].

7 citations , October 1974 in “PubMed”

In this study, topical estrogens and corticosteroids were associated with decreased telogen rates in 52% of androgenetic alopecia patients, suggesting potential clinical improvement, though the role of corticosteroids remains unclear.

Androgenetic Alopecia And Its Alternative Treatments: A Literature Review

research Alopecia androgenética e seus tratamentos alternativos: uma revisão de literatura

2 citations , April 2022 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Médico”

This review discusses various alternative treatments for androgenetic alopecia, including pharmacological, surgical, and herbal therapies, without presenting new clinical findings.

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community Female androgenetic alopecia (w/ PCOS) starting treatment

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A female with PCOS and androgenetic alopecia is starting treatment with oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil 5% with finasteride, and plans to add mesotherapy. She previously tried anti-androgenic contraceptive pills but couldn't tolerate them and is using Myo Inositol for weight management.

community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia

675 upvotes 1 year ago

Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.

community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

63 upvotes 2 years ago

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

community My understanding of how androgenetic alopecia works (plus FIN and DUT)

18 upvotes 4 years ago

Androgenetic alopecia is affected by scalp DHT levels, not sensitivity, with treatments like finasteride and dutasteride aiming to optimize these levels. Personalized DHT management is crucial for effective hair growth.

community Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: Current Guidance and Unmet Needs

3 upvotes 3 years ago

The review discusses traditional hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, and newer options like Low-Level Laser Therapy, microneedling, and platelet-rich plasma for androgenetic alopecia. It highlights the need for more high-quality trials to assess these treatments' effectiveness and standardized protocols for emerging therapies.

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learn Saw Palmetto

Is saw palmetto good for androgenetic alopecia or only for mild hair loss? Saw palmetto may help with androgenetic alopecia, not just mild hair loss.

learn Cetirizine

Is topical cetirizine effective for androgenetic alopecia in women? Topical cetirizine is not an approved product and its use for female-pattern hair loss is off-label. The evidence is one small unblinded pilot study in mixed-sex patients and one randomized trial in 66 women where cetirizine was added to minoxidil; it is unproven on its own.

learn SCUBE3

Can SCUBE3 help people with androgenetic alopecia, or is it meant for other types of hair loss? SCUBE3 is not currently proven to help with androgenetic alopecia.

learn Fluridil

a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

Is Fluridil only for men with androgenetic alopecia, or can women use it too? The only published clinical study of fluridil enrolled 43 men, so its use in women is untested rather than established; women considering it should talk to a doctor, and it is not advised in pregnancy or breastfeeding because no reproductive-safety data exists.

learn Botox

What’s the science behind Botox injections for androgenetic alopecia? Small published studies and a 2025 meta-analysis report hair-count gains from scalp botulinum toxin injections, but nearly all of them lack control groups, and reviewers of the same literature call the evidence low-quality; the treatment is off-label and not approved for hair loss anywhere.

learn Finasteride

Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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learn HMI-115

much-hyped research compound targeting prolactin receptor in scalp

learn Redensyl

commercial product with a blend of mostly natural ingredients for hair regrowth

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