Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background:Androgenetic alopecia, also known as male-pattern baldness or female-pattern hair loss, is a common form of hair loss that affects both men and women. The present study was conducted to assess cases of androgenetic alopecia. Materials & Methods:94 cases of androgenetic alopeciaof both genders were divided into 2 groups of 47 was made. Group I was pileous and group II was non pileous. All patients were prescribed Finasteride (1 mg per day) and if no adverse events occurred, the treatment was continued for at least 6 months. The effect of therapy was estimated as excellent, good, no change, or worse. Results: Out of 94 patients, males were 50 and females were 44. The body parts involved were head in 22, face in 10, arm in 6, dorsolumbar in 2, thighs in 3, thoracoabdominal in 2 and genitals in 2 cases in group I. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). The outcome of treatment in group I and group IIwas excellent in 32 and 27, good in 14 and 12, no change in 1 and 8 respectively. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Finasteride is more effective for treating AGA patients who are pileous in other areas of the body.