Androgenetic Alopecia Specialists in Naraina Village, Delhi

What is Androgenetic Alopecia?

Androgenetic Alopecia, commonly known as male or female pattern hair loss, is a common progressive condition characterized by gradual thinning of hair following a predictable pattern influenced by genetics and hormones. In men, it typically presents as a receding hairline and thinning at the crown, while women more often experience diffuse thinning over the top of the scalp with a preserved hairline. The condition results from hair follicles becoming increasingly sensitive to androgens, causing them to shrink and produce progressively finer, shorter hairs over time. It is the most common cause of hair loss in both sexes.

Causes of Androgenetic Alopecia

Caused by a genetic sensitivity of hair follicles to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a byproduct of testosterone, which gradually shrinks affected follicles and shortens the hair growth cycle. Family history is the strongest risk factor, and the condition tends to worsen with age in genetically predisposed individuals.

Symptoms of Androgenetic Alopecia

Gradual thinning of hair on the scalp, receding hairline in men, widening part line in women, miniaturization of hair strands becoming finer and shorter, visible scalp through thinning areas, slowed hair regrowth after shedding

Treatment & Types of Androgenetic Alopecia in Naraina Village, Delhi

Topical minoxidil is a widely used first-line treatment to stimulate hair growth, while oral finasteride is commonly used in men to block the hormone responsible for follicle shrinkage. Hair transplant surgery offers a more permanent solution for advanced hair loss, and newer treatments such as platelet-rich plasma therapy are increasingly used to support regrowth.

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