title: Androgenetic alopecia (common baldness).
abstract: Alopecia is a common problem affecting the scalp in both men and women. The vast majority of all cases of alopecia are of the androgenetic variety. The clinical and endocrinologic features of this disorder are reviewed. Potential therapies, including surgical and medical modalities, are mentioned.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905.
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Brodland
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Muller
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D000505:Alopecia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D000728:Androgens / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D000728:Androgens