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pattern alopecia

Clinical manifestations: 1) men - hair thinning on the crown, or - hair recession in the area of the temples 2) women - hair thinning of the crown - frontal hairline is preserved - a part that is distinctly wider anteriorly Differential diagnosis: - polycystic ovary syndrome Management: 1) men - 2%-5% topical minoxidil - oral finasteride 2) women - 2%-5% topical minoxidil - finasteride of no benefit to majority of women AND it is pregnancy category: X - spironolactone may be of benefit

Specific

androgenic alopecia; androgenetic alopecia; male balding pattern

General

alopecia (hair loss, balding)

References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 15, 18. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2009, 2018.