TLDR Hair transplantation is a good option for improving appearance in hair loss.
The document discusses alopecia, which is hair loss that can be temporary or permanent and affect the scalp or entire body. It distinguishes between non-scarring and scarring alopecia, emphasizing the importance of correct diagnosis for effective treatment. Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is highlighted as the most common form, affecting up to 80% of men and 50% of women. Trichoscopy is noted as a valuable diagnostic tool. The primary treatment for AGA includes topical minoxidil, antiandrogen agents, and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors like finasteride. Hair transplantation is presented as a viable option for patients seeking better aesthetic outcomes than those provided by topical and systemic treatments.
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April 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair transplantation can effectively restore hair in balding areas.
December 2020 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” The document concludes that more research is needed to confirm if blood tests for things like iron and vitamin D are helpful for hair loss from Telogen effluvium.
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December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, influenced by genetics, stress, and diet, and may be prevented by a high soy oil diet.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” Most older adults experience pattern hair loss due to shrinking hair follicles, with men and women showing different balding patterns.
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December 2020 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” Italian guidelines recommend using trichoscopy for diagnosis and treatments like minoxidil for hair loss.
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January 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a hair loss condition often confused with other types, requiring early treatment but usually not resulting in significant hair regrowth.
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December 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that understanding and treating hair loss requires recognizing its various types and using appropriate diagnostic tools and treatments.
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October 2015 in “Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice” Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
