Androgenetic Alopecia Flashcards
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Androgenetic alopecia
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Increased follicle sensitivity to androgens
Change from terminal to vellus hair follicles
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Q
Pathogenesis
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Genetic
Hair follicles have increased number of androgen receptors
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
3
Q
Types
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Male pattern
Female pattern
4
Q
Diagnosis
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Male- receding frontal hairline and hair loss in centro parietal region
Women-more diffuse thinning with frontal hairline unaffected
5
Q
Therapy
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Minoxidil
5 alpha reductase type 2 inhibitor
Hair transplantation
In women
Topical estrogens
Systemic anti androgens
