What feature is associated with Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL)?

Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) is characterized by various typical features, one of the most prominent being a normal appearing scalp. This means that while women may experience thinning or loss of hair, the scalp does not exhibit any signs of scarring or inflammatory processes that might typically indicate other types of hair loss. In FPHL, the hair follicles become miniaturized over time but the scalp remains healthy and normal in appearance.

In contrast, other conditions associated with hair loss may show different characteristics. For instance, complete hair loss and thinning at the occipital region are not features of FPHL but may be seen in other types of hair loss such as alopecia areata or traction alopecia. Similarly, a widening of the frontal hairline is not typical in FPHL; rather, it tends to manifest more specifically as overall thinning with preservation of the frontal hairline in many cases. Understanding these features helps in effectively diagnosing FPHL and differentiating it from other hair loss patterns.