Androgenetic Alopecia: Current Status in 2024

January 2024 in “ Revue médicale suisse ”

Federica Bertone, Sadaf Sanii, Sébastien Menzinger, David Álvarez Martínez, Yassaman Alipour Tehrany-Götti

androgenetic alopecia receding hairline thinning hair minoxidil finasteride photobiomodulation micro-needling platelet-rich plasma therapy hair transplantation camouflage methods Rogaine Propecia PRP

TLDR Few treatments for common hair loss are approved, but options like light therapy, micro-needling, and hair transplants are available.

Androgenetic alopecia, the most common type of hair loss, is characterized by a receding hairline in men and thinning hair in women. Despite its benign nature, it can have a significant psychological impact, particularly on women and young men. Despite its prevalence, few medications are approved for its treatment. This article reviews the available treatment options, their effectiveness, and side effects. It also explores minimally invasive treatments such as photobiomodulation, micro-needling, and platelet-rich plasma therapy. The article also discusses hair transplantation and camouflage methods.

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