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Androgenetic alopecia is the most common form of hair loss, affecting both men and women. While it is often mistakenly associated only with male baldness, androgenetic alopecia impacts a significant number of women as well—though the patterns, causes, and progression differ between the sexes.
In men, androgenetic alopecia typically begins with a receding hairline and thinning at the crown, often leading to partial or complete baldness. This is commonly referred to as male-pattern baldness and is strongly influenced by genetic sensitivity to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that shrinks hair follicles over time.
Women, on the other hand, usually experience diffuse thinning across the scalp without a receding hairline. Female-pattern hair loss is more subtle and often harder to detect in its early stages. Hormonal changes—especially those associated with menopause—can exacerbate androgenetic alopecia in women.
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