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.