Abstract
Hirsutismus and androgenetic alopecia have several characteristics in common:
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Both hair disorders are generally believed to be androgen-mediated by an increase in either systemic androgen production or androgen sensitivity of the target organ.
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In both cases a male-type hair pattern is predominant, i.e. an increase in terminal body hair with a predilection to the male body areas or a decrease in scalp hair ultimately leading to baldness.
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Both hair disturbances are suitable for hormone treatment, especially with antiandrogens.
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Last not least, medical care of these disorders requires both dermatological and endocrinological expertise. A close cooperation between the two medical specialities is of benefit to the patient.
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Hammerstein, J. (1981). Antiandrogens — Basic Concepts for Treatment. In: Orfanos, C.E., Montagna, W., Stüttgen, G. (eds) Hair Research. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-81650-5_49
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