Pattern Hair Loss In Women

Androgenetic alopecia, AGA, also known as common pattern hair loss affects approximately 20 million American women. AGA in women is triggered by similar processes to those causing pattern hair loss in men. In both genders, the onset of AGA may occur in early adulthood, though females tend to present signs and symptoms somewhat later than males.

Recent studies suggest that women with some markers of insulin resistance are at significantly increased risk of female AGA. Moreover, a paternal history of hair loss may be a strong predictor of female AGA.

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