Androgenic alopecia in women is described as

• A. Crown thinning in men
• B. General thinning of crown hair
• C. Isolated bald patches
• D. Total hair loss

Answer: (B)

In women, androgenic alopecia typically shows diffuse thinning of hair across the crown while the frontal hairline is usually preserved in early stages. This pattern reflects how androgens and genetics cause miniaturization of hair follicles, leading to a gradual, overall thinning rather than distinct patches or complete loss.

That’s why the description of general thinning of crown hair fits best. It’s different from men’s pattern, which often includes more noticeable frontal recession; it’s different from isolated bald patches seen in alopecia areata; and it’s not the same as total hair loss seen in alopecia totalis or universalis.