Female androgenetic alopecia: A separate entity

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.