Androgenetic alopecia
Progressive hair loss in a defined pattern, caused by the genetically determined sensitivity of the follicle to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It is the most common cause of baldness and responds better the earlier it is treated.
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- ICD-10 code
- L64.9
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