Androgenetic Alopecia, Hirsutism, and Hypertrichosis

    April 1999 in “ Therapeutische Umschau ”
    Ralph M. Trüeb, Michael Wyss, Peter Itin
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    TLDR Hair loss and excessive growth treated with various options, including new laser technology.
    This document covers the conditions of androgenetic alopecia, hirsutism, and hypertrichosis. Androgenetic alopecia is a genetic process that leads to hair loss, while hirsutism and hypertrichosis cause excessive hair growth in women. The document discusses various treatment options for these conditions, including antiandrogens, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, minoxidil, hair transplantation, and system therapy with antiandrogens. The document emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and working with an endocrinologist for treating hirsutism. It also mentions new treatments available for these conditions, such as laser technology for hair removal.
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