TLDR AGA is a common hair loss disorder, and early diagnosis and treatment with minoxidil or finasteride can help reduce emotional distress.
This document from 2015 provides an overview of androgenetic alopecia (AGA), the most common hair loss disorder affecting both men and women. The diagnosis is established by history taking and clinical inspection, including dermoscopy. The document also discusses the pathogenesis of AGA and the importance of competent diagnosis and treatment. A systematic literature review revealed excellent evidence levels for the therapeutic use of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride. However, the limited success rate of evidence-based treatments points to a more important complexity of the problem. The document emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate therapy to alleviate emotional distress caused by hair loss.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy is better than trichogram for diagnosing female hair loss.
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October 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.
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August 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Guidelines for diagnosing common hair loss include detailed history, clinical examination, and various diagnostic techniques.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy can diagnose female hair loss with high accuracy by looking for specific patterns in hair and scalp appearance.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” Tailored combination therapy improves non-scarring alopecia outcomes.
Topical minoxidil helps treat hair loss in teens, but more research needed for safe options.
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Minoxidil with PRP is the best treatment for hair loss.
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July 2017 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Hair loss, known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is often caused by hormones and can be diagnosed using noninvasive techniques. Treatments include topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, with new treatments being explored. There may also be a link between this type of hair loss and heart disease risk.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” PRP is effective for treating hair loss, especially with other treatments.
May 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” More personalized and effective treatments for androgenetic alopecia are needed.
