What are the symptoms of androgen atrophy?

The main cause of male hair loss is androgenic alopecia, which accounts for more than 90% of male hair loss and has attracted much attention. This disease is more common in men, and is manifested by the gradual thinning and loss of hair. This is a type of hair loss caused by the transformation of terminal hair follicles into vellus hair follicles. It is often related to genetic factors and may have a family history. So what are its manifestations?

Clinical manifestations of androgenic alopecia (male hair loss):

1. It is more common in men, and usually occurs between the ages of 20 and 30. Some statistics show that 25% occur before the age of 25; about 50% of men suffer from androgenic alopecia around the age of 50. Those with a genetic tendency generally develop the disease earlier.

2. The earliest symptom is an increase in the proportion of telogen hair, which is difficult to distinguish from general telogen hair loss. This type of hair loss usually starts from the temples on both sides of the forehead, gradually expands upward in an M-shaped pattern, and is a chronic process. Later, the hair on the top of the head gradually decreases, and eventually most of it falls off. There are also cases where hair loss occurs at the temples and top of the head at the same time, or hair loss starts from the nape of the neck.

3. The hair gradually becomes thinner and softer, especially the newly grown part. The hair on the forehead and top of the head can be completely bald, the skin is smooth, the pores are reduced or a small amount of vellus hair remains, while the occipital area and both sides of the temporal area still retain normal hair, with a horseshoe-shaped appearance.

4. The speed and extent of hair loss vary from person to person. Some people only have mild hair loss, which may get better or worse, or may last for many years. Some people may reach the level of old age hair loss in just a few years. Generally, the disease progresses fastest in people who develop the disease around the age of 30.

5. There is a lack of conscious symptoms or only mild itching. Most patients with androgenic alopecia have oily hair and often have sebum secretion, which leads to increased dandruff, oily scalp, obvious itching, and oily and shiny hair. Androgenic alopecia only affects the head, and the beard and other hair are not affected.

6. Women can also have similar hair loss, but the symptoms are milder, with sparse hair on the top of the head and diffuse hair loss, but the hairline on the forehead does not move back, and the hair on the temporal part rarely falls out, which will not cause total hair loss. It is not clear whether the condition is related to the level of androgen in the body. However, 30% to 40% of women have endocrine abnormalities. Some may be accompanied by acne, hirsutism and other manifestations of excessive androgen. Androgenic alopecia (male hair loss) is more effective if treated early, so once hair loss is discovered, go to the hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible.