Androgenetic Alopecia: May Growth Factor Mimetic Oligopeptides Supplement Minoxidil and Finasteride Therapy?

The document discusses a case of a 35-year-old man with androgenetic alopecia, a common form of hair loss, who experienced significant hair regrowth after six months of a combined therapy. The therapy included topical minoxidil 5% twice daily, oral finasteride 1 mg daily, and a weekly topical application of a gel containing three growth factor mimicking oligopeptides, caffeine, taurine, and an iron chelating complex. The patient, who initially considered a hair transplant, was satisfied with the results of the conservative therapy and decided to postpone the transplantation. The document suggests that this combination of drug therapy and topical gel could be an effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia, but further studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness.