ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA (AGA)

DEFINITION:

–  Loss of hair in male and female in a particular pattern because of male hormone leading to baldness is known as AndroGenetic alopecia.

–   Semi – permanent type of hair loss

• Confined to particular area or pattern
• Forms different patterns in male and female

ORIGIN:

ANDRO – MALE ; GENETIC – GENE

ANDROGEN – MALE HORMONE; ETIC – BECAUSE OF

CAUSES OF ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA

1. Genetic predisposition
2. Male Sex hormone Testosterone

AGA – CAUSES

• Genetic predisposition  –  Because of a genetic marker in chromosome 20 P11.
• Male Sex Hormone – 2 molecules of free testosterone react to form Dihydro testosterone in the presence of 5 alpha reductase. DHT shrinks the follicles, making them inactive. This process is called miniaturization of follicles.

REASONS FOR EXCESS TESTOSTERONE PRODUCTION 

• Oxidative stress
• Excess carbohydrate consumption
• Estrogen insufficiency in female
• Hypothyroid in female
• Menopause
• Steroidal injections

Male Pattern Baldness:

Female Patter Baldness:

DIETARY CORRECTIONS:  

• Adequate consumption of fruits and vegetables.
• Limited consumption of processed foods.
• Limited consumption of high calorie foods
• Adequate consumption of protein rich foods
• Adequate consumption of water

LIFESTYLE ADJUSTMENTS:  

• Avoid smoking, drinks, tobacco and drugs.
• Limit the consumption of coffee, tea and aerated drinks.
• Consumption of food at proper time intervals.
• Going to bed by 10 PM.
• Adequate sleep to an average extent of 8 hours a day.
• Aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes in a day

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