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Highlights outdated terminology for hair loss patterns in individuals, suggesting a need for modern definitions.
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common cause of hair loss in men and women. Conventional terminology to describe AGA variants reflects the underlying typical presentation of men and women who are cisgender i.e., individuals whose sex assigned at birth is congruent with their sense of gender alignment.
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