Genetic Hair Loss

(also known as Androgenetic Alopecia)

Female pattern baldness (called Ludwig Pattern Baldness, see illustration at right) is much simpler than Male pattern baldness. It typically appears as thinning (or diffusion) in the crown behind the hairline and becomes more pronounced over time. Female pattern baldness is present when you can see the scalp through the hair.

Androgenetic Alopecia

In men, androgenetic alopecia can run the gambit from spot hair loss to total baldness. In women, diffused thinning appears over the top or sides of the scalp. Basically, androgenetic alopecia is caused by inherited hormonal fluctuations that are believed to primarily result in high DHT toxicity. Most male and female patterned baldness is associated with androgenetic alopecia.

Androgenetic Alopecia accounts for 95% of all hair loss. In women Androgenetic Alopecia appears as diffuse hair loss occurring over most of the scalp. In women the hair loss usually manifests itself on the top of the head.

When Androgenetic alopecia occurs, large active hair follicles is specific areas begin to change to smaller less active ones that shrink slightly with each new growth cycle.

The most common forms of Alopecia are: Alopecia Areata: Patchy or balding areas on the head or eyebrows Alopecia Totalis: Complete loss of hair on the entire cranial area Alopecia Universal is: Complete loss of body, facial and cranial hair.