Advancements in Treatment Strategies for Androgenetic Alopecia: Novel Therapies and Future Perspectives

December 2025 in “ International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science ”

Karolina Niewola, Martyna Różańska, Kacper Rozenberg, Justyna Stryjecka, Jędrzej Świercz

androgenetic alopecia low-dose oral minoxidil topical finasteride platelet-rich plasma mesotherapy low-level laser therapy botulinum toxin clascoterone pyrilutamide stem cell-based therapies follicular regeneration androgen receptor modulation PROTAC AI-driven designs AGA Rogaine Propecia PRP Botox

TLDR New treatments for androgenetic alopecia show promise but need more research for validation.

The document reviews recent advancements in treatment strategies for androgenetic alopecia, focusing on novel therapies such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP), dutasteride mesotherapy, low-level laser therapy (LLLT), botulinum toxin, and emerging medications like clascoterone and setipiprant. PRP and LLLT have demonstrated efficacy in promoting hair regrowth, with significant studies, including one involving 1,383 patients for LLLT. Dutasteride mesotherapy and botulinum toxin are also explored for their potential benefits. Additionally, the potential of cell therapy and novel androgen receptor degraders are discussed as promising future treatments, offering hope for more effective management of androgenetic alopecia.

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