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Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common form of hair loss. It is characterized by the miniaturization of terminal hairs to thin vellus hairs and occurs due to androgen-dependent events. AGA is a hereditary condition, and although no permanent reversal exists, a number of therapies are available to slow and reverse the progression of hair loss. Males and females both suffer from AGA; however the distinct pattern of balding differs between the two [1].
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Khan Mohammad Beigi, P. (2018). Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA). In: Alopecia Areata. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-72134-7_7
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