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Female Pattern Hair Loss

Meaning

Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL), clinically known as female androgenetic alopecia, is a common, chronic, non-scarring form of alopecia characterized by a progressive reduction in hair density, primarily over the crown and frontal scalp, while the frontal hairline is often preserved. This condition is distinguished by the miniaturization of hair follicles, leading to shorter, finer hairs. It is often influenced by a complex interplay of genetic predisposition, age, and hormonal fluctuations, particularly relative androgen excess or estrogen deficiency.