O T Norwood1, B Lehr. 1. Department of Dermatology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: It has always been assumed that female AGA represents the female counter part to male AGA. OBJECTIVE: To present arguments illustrating that these are entirely different entities. METHOD: Four well-known facts about both entities that would indicate they are separate are cited. Family pedigree filled with female AGA and minimal male AGA is presented and a reference to a female with no curculating androgens and typical female AGA is cited. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Based on evidence presented it is concluded these are two entirely different diseases.
BACKGROUND: It has always been assumed that female AGA represents the female counter part to male AGA. OBJECTIVE: To present arguments illustrating that these are entirely different entities. METHOD: Four well-known facts about both entities that would indicate they are separate are cited. Family pedigree filled with female AGA and minimal male AGA is presented and a reference to a female with no curculating androgens and typical female AGA is cited. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Based on evidence presented it is concluded these are two entirely different diseases.
Authors: Woo Sun Jang; In Pyeong Son; In Kwon Yeo; Kui Young Park; Kapsok Li; Beom Joon Kim; Seong Jun Seo; Myeung Nam Kim; Chang Kwun Hong Journal: Ann Dermatol Date: 2013-05-10 Impact factor: 1.444