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GlossaryFemale Pattern Hair Loss (female pattern alopecia)

genetic and hormonal hair thinning on women's crown and frontal scalp

Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL), also known as female androgenetic alopecia, is a common form of hair loss in women characterized by a diffuse thinning of hair on the crown and frontal scalp while maintaining the frontal hairline. It is often linked to genetic and hormonal factors, particularly the influence of androgens, and can begin as early as the late teens or early twenties, progressively worsening with age.

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research Androgenetic Alopecia

5 citations , May 1994 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America”

Minoxidil was promising for treating male and female pattern baldness in 1994, but more research on genetics and other treatments was needed.

research Plasma C19 Steroid Sulfate Levels and Indices of Androgen Bioavailability in Female Pattern Androgenic Alopecia

32 citations , January 1990 in “Clinical Endocrinology”

Women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of certain androgens, suggesting increased androgen exposure to hair follicles.

research Androgenetic Alopecia – Update 2022

October 2022 in “Cosmoderma”

research The Rise of Transcutaneous Drug Delivery for the Management of Alopecia: A Review of Existing Literature and an Eye Towards the Future

9 citations , October 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy”

Using methods like lasers and microneedling with drugs can improve hair regrowth for alopecia, but more research is needed on safety and best practices.

research Trichoscopic Features of Syphilitic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata: A Comparative Study

1 citations , August 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Exclamation mark hairs help distinguish syphilitic alopecia from alopecia areata.

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

in Chat 247 upvotes 4 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.

community DIY treatment... Shedding completely stopped after 1.5 yrs

in Treatment 251 upvotes 4 years ago

Vitamin C mixed with shampoo stopped shedding and promoted hair regrowth after 1.5 years. Both the person and their wife experienced significant hair loss reduction with this method.

community I don’t know what to do at this point

in Female 87 upvotes 1 year ago

A 21-year-old woman with female pattern baldness has tried minoxidil, red light therapy, and supplements without success. She is considering spironolactone and seeking medical advice.

community I'm a tressless woman who's ready to call it quits.

in Female 11 upvotes 6 years ago

A woman who is considering giving up on her hair loss journey after trying minoxidil and spironolactone, but other posters offer words of encouragement and suggest the use of wigs.

community Ru58841 for a female w male pattern baldness

Keeley in General 166 upvotes 1 year ago

A user is considering using RU58841 for female pattern baldness and is also planning to use Minoxidil. They are hesitant to ask their doctor for spironolactone due to its cosmetic nature and are experiencing significant hair loss possibly due to stress and hormonal issues.

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