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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. Male androgenetic alopecia Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy · 2010 · 100 citations
    2. Role of genetics and sex steroid hormones in male androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss: An update of what we now know Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 2011 · 87 citations
    3. Male androgenetic alopecia Clinical and Experimental Dermatology · 2002 · 54 citations
    4. Effectiveness and safety of low-dose oral minoxidil in male androgenetic alopecia Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2019 · 52 citations
    5. Male androgenetic alopecia: Population-based study in 1,005 subjects International Journal of Trichology · 2009 · 41 citations
    6. Contrast enhanced phototrichogram pinpoints scalp hair changes in androgen sensitive areas of male androgenetic alopecia Skin Research and Technology · 2002 · 22 citations
    7. Finasteride and Erectile Dysfunction in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or Male Androgenetic Alopecia The World Journal of Men's Health · 2018 · 20 citations
    8. Male androgenetic alopecia The Journal of Men's Health & Gender · 2004 · 17 citations
    9. Male Androgenetic Alopecia and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Case-Control Study Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas · 2010 · 15 citations
    10. Efficacy and safety of a new 10% topical minoxidil versus 5% topical minoxidil and placebo in the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia: a trichoscopic evaluation Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2019 · 14 citations
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    1. An Uncontrolled Case Series Using a Botanically Derived, β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex in Two Androgenetic Alopecia-Affected Male Subjects Reddit · 7 Oct 2020
    2. Efficacy and Safety of Oral Dutasteride 0.5 mg Combined with Oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Retrospective Cohort Study Reddit · 20 Aug 2026
    3. Getting blindsided by atypical aggressive form of androgenetic alopecia in early 20s and realizing it's too late is one of the Top 10 worst male Experiences of all time Reddit · 28 Sept 2025
    4. AGA/male pattern baldness and loss of hair in the past 6months Reddit · 26 Jan 2026
    5. Learn the difference between male pattern baldness and diffuse thinning, and see a doctor to diagnose which you have. Otherwise, you may waste money on HIMS 3-in-1 and risk heart or sexual side effects, just cuz a guy w/ probably biotin deficiency thinning got great results here... Reddit · 2 Jan 2026
    6. Male pattern baldness is not cosmetic. Reddit · 28 Nov 2025
    7. [Progress] 3+ months on Morr-F Aqua 5% — Male pattern baldness, looking for honest feedback Reddit · 21 Apr 2026
    8. KX-826 Phase II Results Just Dropped (Male AGA) – Key Takeaways Reddit · 28 Jul 2025
    9. 20M and male pattern baldness is ruining my life Reddit · 5 Mar 2025
    10. My on going battle with male pattern baldness M(18) Topical Fin, Topical Min 9 months Reddit · 31 Dec 2024
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    1. RU58841 Experimental topical anti-androgen sold as a research chemical
    2. Minoxidil Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet
    3. Finasteride Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically
    4. Dutasteride 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride
    5. Spironolactone Blood-pressure and diuretic drug with anti-androgen effects
    6. Pyrilutamide Experimental topical anti-androgen, also known as KX-826
    7. Saw Palmetto Palm-berry extract taken as a supplement
    8. Neem Oil Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies
    9. Cyproterone a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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