Androgenetic Alopecia Updates: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment
TLDR New treatments are being explored to slow or reverse hereditary hair loss.
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a hereditary disorder where hair follicles are sensitive to androgens. The progression and manifestations of AGA depend on the relationship between endocrine variables and genetic predisposition. The disorder is characterized by a gradual reduction in the size of hair follicles due to the influence of androgens on genetically predisposed epithelial cells of hair follicles in androgen-sensitive regions. There are various medical, surgical, and light-based treatments available to slow or reverse AGA's progression, with some being relatively new and still under exploration.
