Female androgenetic alopecia: a separate entity

Dermatol Surg. 2000 Jul;26(7):679-82. doi: 10.1046/j.1524-4725.2000.99310.x.

Abstract

Background: It has always been assumed that female AGA represents the female counter part to male AGA.

Objective: To present arguments illustrating that these are entirely different entities.

Method: Four well-known facts about both entities that would indicate they are separate are cited. Family pedigree filled with female AGA and minimal male AGA is presented and a reference to a female with no curculating androgens and typical female AGA is cited.

Results and conclusion: Based on evidence presented it is concluded these are two entirely different diseases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alopecia / classification*
  • Alopecia / genetics
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pedigree