The current terminology of male and female pattern hair loss may be obsolete

Key Points

• To evaluate the relevance of current terminology used to describe male and female pattern hair loss due to androgenetic alopecia.
• Analysis of existing terminology for androgenetic alopecia variants
• Examination of the implications of cisgender definitions in current classifications
• Discussion of alternative terms that encompass diverse gender identities.
• Current terminology predominantly reflects cisgender perspectives on hair loss.
• The conventional definitions may not adequately represent the experiences of all individuals.
• Proposed revisions aim to create more inclusive terms for hair loss across different genders.