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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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    1. Prostaglandin D <sub>2</sub> Inhibits Hair Growth and Is Elevated in Bald Scalp of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Science Translational Medicine · 2012 · 205 citations
    2. Evidence-based (S3) guideline for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in women and in men Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft · 2011 · 198 citations
    3. The psychosocial consequences of androgenetic alopecia: a review of the research literature British Journal of Dermatology · 1999 · 180 citations
    4. Fortnightly review: Male pattern androgenetic alopecia BMJ · 1998 · 179 citations
    5. The effectiveness of treatments for androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review and meta-analysis Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2017 · 178 citations
    6. Study of platelet-rich plasma injections in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia through an one-year period Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery · 2014 · 164 citations
    7. Androgenetic alopecia: a review Endocrine · 2017 · 153 citations
    8. Androgenetic Alopecia: An Evidence-Based Treatment Update American Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2014 · 151 citations
    9. S1 guideline for diagnostic evaluation in androgenetic alopecia in men, women and adolescents British Journal of Dermatology · 2010 · 151 citations
    10. Effects of minoxidil 2% vs. cyproterone acetate treatment on female androgenetic alopecia: a controlled, 12-month randomized trial British Journal of Dermatology · 2002 · 149 citations
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    1. any guys with previously long, thick hair who are dealing with androgenic alopecia? 😭 Reddit · 15 Sept 2026
    2. just got diagnosed with androgenic alopecia at 15 and i feel like im at the end of my rope Reddit · 9 Sept 2026
    3. Needle mesotherapy in the treatment of androgenic alopecia Reddit · 15 Jun 2026
    4. Strategies for Treatment Resistant Androgenic Alopecia Reddit · 25 Apr 2026
    5. L. reuteri (probiotic for Androgenic Alopecia) Reddit · 30 Mar 2026
    6. After the blood test I saw I had a severe Vitamin D deficiency.I had androgenic alopecia so I started with minoxidil and finesteride topically along with vitamin D and biotin. Reddit · 3 Jan 2026
    7. My Theory Of Androgenic Alopecia Reddit · 22 Nov 2025
    8. The mechanism of androgenic alopecia Reddit · 2 Oct 2025
    9. 31M. Just diagnosed with androgenic alopecia. Fears of min. Reddit · 24 Sept 2025
    10. How effective is topical spironolactone for androgenic alopecia? Reddit · 14 Apr 2025
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    1. RU58841 Experimental topical anti-androgen sold as a research chemical
    2. Clascoterone Topical androgen-receptor blocker, approved as an acne cream
    3. Fluridil Topical anti-androgen sold as a cosmetic lotion
    4. Pyrilutamide Experimental topical anti-androgen, also known as KX-826
    5. GT20029 Experimental topical drug designed to break down androgen receptors
    6. Spironolactone Blood-pressure and diuretic drug with anti-androgen effects
    7. Cyproterone a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
    8. Alfatradiol Weak form of estrogen applied to the scalp
    9. HMI-115 Experimental antibody that blocks the prolactin receptor
    10. Minoxidil Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet
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