Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

History

Aetiology

Genetic Susceptibility

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSES

HORMONAL INFLUENCES

Systemic Hormonal Effects

Local Hormonal Effects

PATHOGENESIS

Hair Cycle Dynamics

Hair follicle miniaturisation

Inflammation

EPIDEMIOLOGY IN ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER DISEASES

The incidence of baldness in the community in areas according to the community sample

HISTOPATHOLOGY

CLINICAL SYNDROME

MANAGEMENT

Medical Management

Minoxidil

Finasteride

Dutasteride

Combination treatment of finasteride and topical minoxidil

Future drug development ¿ Topical anti-androgens

Other drugs

Other considerations

Non-medical treatments

CONCLUSION