Alopecia

January 2002 in “ Journal of the Korean Medical Association ”

Woo‐Young Sim

alopecia areata androgenetic alopecia hair follicle hair growth cycle

TLDR Recent research has provided important insights into hair growth and hair loss treatments.

The document reviewed the biology of hair growth, highlighting the hair follicle's unique growth cycle. It discussed diagnostic methods for hair loss and explored the causes and treatments of alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia. The research emphasized that while hair loss was a common and distressing symptom, significant advancements in understanding hair biology had been made in recent decades.

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The treatment for androgenetic alopecia involves using finasteride and minoxidil with intense exercise and cold exposure to boost metabolism and reduce androgenic effects, potentially leading to hair regrowth. This approach may activate biological pathways for improved hair and overall health.

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Ritlecitinib and PP405 show promise for hair regrowth. Diagnosing the cause of hair loss is crucial before treatment.

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PP405 is a new hair loss treatment in phase 2 trials that may promote hair growth by increasing lactate production and activating hair follicle stem cells. It could potentially replace hormone-disrupting treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

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Minoxidil helps hair growth by increasing blood flow and prolonging the growth phase, but it doesn't address the root cause of hair loss, such as DHT sensitivity. Finasteride can help maintain some gains by blocking DHT, but stopping Minoxidil often leads to hair loss because the new hairs are dependent on it.

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Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.

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The conversation discusses androgenic alopecia (AGA) and its treatments, focusing on finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Finasteride is recommended as essential for preventing further hair loss.

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