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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. Incidence of Female Androgenetic Alopecia (Female Pattern Alopecia) Dermatologic Surgery · 2001 · 89 citations
    2. Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study on the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Women With Female Androgenetic Alopecia Dermatologic Surgery · 2016 · 87 citations
    3. Finasteride for female androgenetic alopecia British Journal of Dermatology · 2002 · 51 citations
    4. Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Separate Entity Dermatologic Surgery · 2000 · 50 citations
    5. Value of trichoscopy versus trichogram for diagnosis of female androgenetic alopecia International Journal of Trichology · 2012 · 45 citations
    6. Female Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update on Diagnosis and Management American Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2019 · 43 citations
    7. Kenogen in Female Androgenetic Alopecia Dermatology · 2004 · 40 citations
    8. Clinical and histological challenge in the differential diagnosis of diffuse alopecia: female androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium and alopecia areata – part I Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia · 2012 · 29 citations
    9. Sulfotransferase activity in plucked hair follicles predicts response to topical minoxidil in the treatment of female androgenetic alopecia Dermatologic Therapy · 2014 · 20 citations
    10. The effect of platelet-rich plasma on female androgenetic alopecia: A randomized controlled trial Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2020 · 18 citations
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    Community 10 of 165

    1. Female androgenetic alopecia (w/ PCOS) starting treatment Reddit · 11 Mar 2025
    2. Bicalutamide vs Finasteride for female AGA plus TE Reddit · 25 Feb 2026
    3. Dutasteride is amazing even for women with FAGA! Reddit · 26 Aug 2025
    4. Pyrilutamide/KX-826 for women? Reddit · 8 Feb 2025
    5. Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here. Reddit · 19 Nov 2023
    6. Caffeine & Alopecia: What the Science Seems to Say Reddit · 20 Sept 2023
    7. Female 37/F - On Meds, but no progress. Add PRP? Reddit · 31 Jan 2023
    8. I’m female, but I'm losing hair in a male pattern baldness pattern Reddit · 24 May 2024
    9. Female, 27 years old, shedding/ balding despite being on what is considered to be a effective treatment plan for AGA. Considering Dut (oral) . Please help. Reddit · 21 Oct 2024
    10. Female diffuse hair loss on spiro with irregular periods (photos) + genetic hair loss Reddit · 25 Sept 2024
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    Learn 10 of 21

    1. Minoxidil Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet
    2. Alfatradiol Weak form of estrogen applied to the scalp
    3. HMI-115 Experimental antibody that blocks the prolactin receptor
    4. Spironolactone Blood-pressure and diuretic drug with anti-androgen effects
    5. Adenosine Molecule the body uses for energy, used as a cosmetic hair-lotion ingredient
    6. Dutasteride 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride
    7. Cyproterone a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
    8. Azelaic Acid Acid used in acne and rosacea creams
    9. Neem Oil Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies
    10. Fluridil Topical anti-androgen sold as a cosmetic lotion
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