Androgenetic Alopecia: Combining Medical and Surgical Treatments

October 2003 in “ Dermatologic Surgery ”

Pierre Bouhanna

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TLDR Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation combined give best results for hair loss.

This 19-year-old document discusses the use of medical and surgical treatments for androgenetic alopecia, including the drugs minoxidil and finasteride, as well as microtransplantation of hair follicles. The article suggests combining drug treatment with hair transplantation for optimal results. The document also explains the pathophysiology of androgenetic alopecia and the role of the androgenic enzyme 5α-reductase in hair loss. The article concludes that investigative methods and the Dynamic Multifactorial Classification can make it easier for patients to follow treatment results.

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