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1Department of Dermatology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.
Background:
It has always been assumed that female AGA represents the female counter part to male AGA.
Objective:
To present arguments illustrating that these are entirely different entities.
Method:
Four well-known facts about both entities that would indicate they are separate are cited. Family pedigree filled with female AGA and minimal male AGA is presented and a reference to a female with no curculating androgens and typical female AGA is cited.
Results And Conclusion:
Based on evidence presented it is concluded these are two entirely different diseases.
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