Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by genetic factors and hormones, with different mechanisms in men and women, and can be linked to insulin resistance and polycystic ovary syndrome.
September 2000 in “PubMed” Male androgenetic alopecia (MAA) is a common, hereditary hair loss condition in men, linked to heart disease, and can be treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or hair transplantation.
July 1999 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Taking 1 mg of finasteride can effectively stop hair loss.
Women with androgenetic alopecia have normal levels of most blood steroids and binding proteins, but higher dehydroepiandrosterone. Some also have low "sex hormone-binding globulin" and "corticosteroide-binding globulin" capacity, and high "free androgen index" and "free cortisol index". Diane treatment can normalize these levels and improve hair conditions.
December 1990 in “PubMed” December 1990 in “PubMed” The medicine Diane is effective in treating hair loss, severe acne, and excessive hair growth.
November 1972 in “PubMed” Antiandrogens can help treat female pattern hair loss.
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