Androgenetic Alopecia And Its Alternative Treatments: A Literature Review

April 2022 in “ Revista Eletrônica Acervo Médico ”

Bruno Silva Bullos, Bernardo Silva Bullos, Maria Eduarda Ferreira Felga Morais, Maria Isabel Ferreira Felga Morais, Lucineide Martins de Oliveira Maia

androgenetic alopecia pharmacological therapies surgical procedures phytotherapy AAG

TLDR Individualized treatment is crucial for managing hair loss and its effects.

The document reviewed alternative treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia (AAG), the most common cause of continuous hair loss, which significantly impacted patients' psychosocial well-being, especially women. It discussed the evolution of treatments, including pharmacological therapies, surgical procedures, and phytotherapy, to enhance therapeutic options and information dissemination. The study emphasized the growing importance of addressing AAG in social and medical contexts, highlighting the necessity of individualized treatment to mitigate its psychosocial and clinical effects.

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