Female androgenetic alopecia: a separate entity.
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.


METHODS
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.


CONCLUSIONS
Based on evidence presented it is concluded these are two entirely different diseases.
Norwood
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Department of Dermatology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.
Lehr
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D000328:Adult; D000505:Alopecia / Q000145:classification* / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree