Androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) in the United States: What treatments should primary care providers recommend?
August 2013
in “
Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
”
TLDR Use minoxidil or finasteride first, then try HairMax LaserComb if needed.
This document from 9 years ago discusses the prevalence and impact of androgenetic alopecia (AGA), or male pattern hair loss, on men in the United States. The article recommends topical minoxidil 2%-5% 1 mL twice daily or finasteride 1 mg daily as first-line treatments, followed by the use of the FDA-cleared HairMax LaserComb in patients who do not respond to first-line modalities. The document also highlights the importance of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for practitioners in the United States and further research in novel and established treatments. Overall, the document provides recommendations for primary care providers on what treatments to recommend for androgenetic alopecia.
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