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androgenetic alopecia |
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androgenetic alopecia [‚an·drə·jə¦ned·ik ‚al·ə′pē·shə] (medicine) The most common cause of hair loss, characterized by gradual progression, with miniaturization of genetically programmed hair follicles. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The disease has been compared with the male-pattern baldness seen in man. Men and women who are prone to male-pattern baldness inherit a genetic sensitivity to male hormones, which are produced by both sexes. |
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