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Androgenic Alopecia

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Created November 03, 2009

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Definition: Androgenic alopecia is hair loss in men or women in the typical "male pattern baldness" shape. In women, hair loss is more diffuse and is usually a result of high testosterone or androgen levels.

Androgenic alopecia is common in PCOS.

Also Known As: alopecia, male-pattern baldness, hair loss
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