Androgenic Alopecia (Male pattern baldness)

Clinical Features: Miniaturization of hairs along the midline of the scalp
Recession of the anterior scalp line in men and some women

Pathogenesis:Increased sensitivity of affected hairs to the effects of testosterone

Increased levels of circulating androgens (ovarian or adrenal source in women)

Treatment: If no evidence of hyperandrogen state, then topical minoxidil; finasteridea; hair transplant