Androgenetic Alopecia in Males – Characteristics and Overview of Therapies Available in Cosmetology and Aesthetic Medicine Clinics

December 2022 in “ Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine ”

Magdalena Jakubiec

androgenetic alopecia genetic factors hormones stress lifestyle eating habits cosmetology aesthetic medicine hair and scalp structure

TLDR Proper treatments can greatly improve hair and scalp health in men with androgenetic alopecia.

The review article discusses androgenetic alopecia in males, highlighting its multifactorial etiology involving genetic factors, hormones, stress, lifestyle, and eating habits. The study aims to present and compare the effectiveness of various treatments available in cosmetology and aesthetic medicine clinics. Through a review of published studies and a survey-based diagnostic analysis, the article concludes that appropriate preparations and treatments can significantly improve hair and scalp structure, thereby reducing the severity of the disease.

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