Androgenetic Alopecia (Female)
Female pattern hair loss is a common, gradual thinning over the crown and mid‑scalp. The frontal hairline is often preserved.
Features
- Progressive miniaturisation of follicles; increased proportion of shorter, finer hairs.
- Patterns described by Ludwig/Savin scales.
Distinguish from
- Telogen effluvium (acute shedding after a stressor)
- Traction alopecia (from sustained tension)
Writing Tips
- Use subtle visual cues (wider part, more scalp show in bright light) and emotional resonance (identity, control, acceptance).
Example
"In the bathroom’s overhead glare, the part looked wider than last spring—a quiet geography she traced with the comb before tying a scarf she loved."