Androgenetic Alopecia: Clinical Aspects and Treatment

Human hair follicles have a unique metabolism that changes between growth stages and may contribute to baldness.

The study tested a hair treatment and found it can help grow hair, but won't stop baldness. It's safe and works well, but needs more testing.

Acne severity in women may not be linked to increased male hormone indicators like excess body hair, menstrual irregularities, or hair loss.

"Male-pattern" hair loss is common in women, especially after menopause, and doesn't always mean there's a problem with hormone balance.

A drug called cimetidine can help treat hair loss in women by blocking androgen receptors. However, it's not the first choice and needs more research.

Minoxidil stimulates hair growth by increasing hair thickness and prolonging growth phase.

Minoxidil slows down skin cell growth and may help treat scars and skin conditions.

Tretinoin may help hair growth and works better when combined with minoxidil.

Women with low SHBG levels and a high 3a-diol G to SHBG ratio are likely to experience female pattern baldness, possibly due to a slight excess of androgens affecting sensitive hair bulbs.

Lowest effective minoxidil concentration is 1%, but 2% works better for male pattern baldness.

Using minoxidil lotion for hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia has limited success and should be evaluated carefully.

Minoxidil helps hair growth and boosts self-esteem in balding men.

Higher minoxidil concentration (5%) works better for severe hair loss, with most patients seeing regrowth in 48-60 weeks.

Minoxidil can cause scalp comedones and acne.

Minoxidil can cause skin irritation like eczema and rash in some users.

Medroxyprogesterone acetate injections are more effective than topical ointment in treating excessive hair growth in women.

Minoxidil can cause allergic reactions like burning, itching, and red bumps.

Minoxidil promotes hair growth in male pattern baldness.

Minoxidil helps grow longer, thicker hair in bald scalps of stumptailed macaques, and early treatment is more effective.

Minoxidil can lower blood pressure in some people.

Spironolactone reduced hair thickness and some testosterone levels in women with excessive hair growth.

Minoxidil absorbs poorly through skin, with low risk of side effects at 1-2% concentration.

Using minoxidil on the scalp can help grow hair for people with hereditary baldness.

Spironolactone is effective for treating acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia in women with few side effects.

5% minoxidil helps hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia.

Antiandrogen therapy helped increase hair growth in women with hormonal imbalances related to baldness.

Minoxidil increases blood flow in balding scalps, possibly reversing hair loss.

Minoxidil can help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.

Minoxidil promotes hair growth by increasing cell division and DNA synthesis.

Minoxidil helps hair cells live longer and grow longer.

Testosterone increases hamster hair growth; cyproterone acetate reduces it.

The unit area trichogram is a reliable method to assess hair loss and treatment response in people with androgenic alopecia by measuring hair density and thickness.

Men with hair loss have lower SHBG and higher saliva testosterone levels, suggesting increased androgen activity.

Individualized treatment is crucial for managing hirsutism in women.

The antiandrogen 11α-hydroxyprogesterone effectively reduces skin oil and cholesterol when applied to the skin.

Spironolactone is a safe and effective treatment for reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Young women with diffuse hair loss may have low SHBG levels, which could lead to more active testosterone and contribute to their hair loss.

Measuring plasma testosterone glucosiduronate is a reliable way to detect high male hormone levels in women.

Hair lotions with 17 alpha-estradiol can reduce hair loss but won't regrow new hair.

Minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth.

Cyproterone acetate reduces hair growth and oil production.

Minoxidil with propranolol and diuretics lowers blood pressure but causes fluid retention and hair growth.

Common baldness, also known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is caused by a combination of genetic factors and hormones called androgens.

Increased DHT formation in skin can cause hair loss, acne, and excessive hair growth, and antiandrogens might treat these conditions.

Male pattern baldness involves smaller hair follicles, larger oil glands, and other tissue changes, but not major blood supply issues.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.

Women with thinning hair have thinner hair strands than women without hair loss.

Hair loss in women often doesn't follow a pattern, isn't linked to age, may be genetic, and can be related to thyroid issues or other health factors.