Evidence of androgenetic alopecia, or male pattern baldness, can be distressing for transgender women. Here we present the case of a transgender woman with scalp hair regrowth after ∼6 months on oral estradiol and spironolactone therapy achieving testosterone levels within normal female range.

Background Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is characterized by the structural miniaturization of androgen-sensitive hair follicles in susceptible individuals and anatomically defined within a given pattern of the scalp. Biochemically, one contributing factor of this disorder is the endogenous conversion of testosterone (T) to dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

introduction recently topical 3% diclofenac is commonly used to treat actinic keratosis (ak). it is proposed that it may also have a potential effect on hair growth. case presentation three male patients were visited in the dermatology department and received treatment with topical 3% diclofenac gel because of scalp ak. all patients also had concomitant androgenetic alopecia (aga). during the f...

Female androgenetic alopecia or female-pattern alopecia is one of the most common causes of hair loss, affecting 50 % of women over their lifetime. The appearance of this condition is the cause of significant stress and psychological problems, making appropriate management important. Cases exist in which it is associated with hyperandrogenism. Here, we review the different clinical forms (diffu...

Androgenetic alopecia is a disease of multifactorial etiology, commonly occurring in an increasing number men. In addition to genetic factors responsible for the process hair loss, main role played by hormones, stress, lifestyle, and eating habits. The aim study was present most used methods eliminating androgenetic men struggling with this problem. A review already published studies made effec...

Background: Hirsutism is a common clinical problem that cause great distress to the patient, and which true incidence unknown. However, it more among Mediterranean women. excessive terminal hair growth in women androgen-dependent. Often of hyperandrogenism but can be also idiopathic. In hyperandrogenic states like cases PCOS, associate with other cutaneous signs this endocrine disorder acne AGA...

Androgenetic alopecia is often treated by follicular unit transplantation, a technique that involves minimal risk of hair loss because of the more resistant nature of the donor area. Lichen planopilaris is a cicatricial alopecia that causes permanent destruction of hair follicles. We report two cases of post-transplantation lesions compatible with lichen planopilaris in both recipient and donor...