In women, androgenetic alopecia typically presents as:

• A. Patchy bald spots with irregular patches.
• B. Complete head baldness.
• C. Generalized thinning over the crown.
• D. Male pattern receding at the front hairline.

Answer: (C)

In women, androgenetic alopecia shows as diffuse thinning across the crown with the frontal hairline typically preserved. This pattern reflects how androgen-sensitive follicles miniaturize more broadly on the central scalp, leading to a gradual reduction in hair density rather than a single bald patch or total loss. The front hairline recession seen in men is less common in women, and patchy, irregular bald spots point more to conditions like alopecia areata rather than androgenetic alopecia. So the description of generalized thinning over the crown best matches the female pattern hair loss.