Female pattern hair loss
Dermoscopic image showing increased number of single hairs per follicular unit (yellow circles) in the mid-frontal area compared to the occipital area denoting female pattern hair loss (FPHL-patient1)
Keywords: Alopecia, Androgenetic alopecia, Dermoscopy, Female, Hair, Hair loss, High single hair follicle ratio, Scalp, Skin of colour, Trichoscopy
What is female pattern hair loss?
Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is a distinctive form of diffuse hair loss that occurs in women with androgenetic alopecia. Many women are affected by FPHL. Around 40% of women by age 50 show signs of hair loss and less than 45% of women reach the age of 80 with a full head of hair.
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