Androgenetic Alopecia – Medical Management

January 2022 in “ DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) ”

Feroze Kaliyadan

androgenetic alopecia minoxidil 5 alfa-reductase inhibitors low light laser therapy platelet-rich plasma Rogaine PRP

TLDR The document talks about effective treatments for hair loss, including minoxidil, 5 alfa-reductase inhibitors, low light laser therapy, and platelet-rich plasma.

The document "Androgenetic alopecia – Medical management" is a narrative review that discusses the various medical treatment options available for androgenetic alopecia. The treatments with significant evidence include minoxidil, 5 alfa-reductase inhibitors, low light laser therapy, and platelet-rich plasma. The review seeks to answer questions about the efficacy of these medications, their potential side effects, differences in response based on factors like gender, the effectiveness of combination treatments, and the future of alopecia treatment.

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