TLDR Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.
This document discusses androgenetic alopecia (AGA), a common form of hair loss caused by hormonal and hereditary factors. It includes a case study of a patient who was successfully treated with topical minoxidil. The document also discusses the pathogenesis of AGA and various therapies for managing it, including topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, low-level laser/light therapies, hair transplantation, and scalp prostheses. The document notes that more research is needed to effectively guide the treatment of AGA in patients with skin of color.
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