Androgenetic Alopecia: Medical and Surgical Treatments

November 2003 in “ Dermatologic Surgery ”

Pierre Bouhanna

androgenetic alopecia minoxidil finasteride microtransplantation hair follicles 5α-reductase Dynamic Multifactorial Classification Rogaine Propecia hair transplantation

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Minoxidil →

An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

Finasteride →

Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

Studysummary This study suggests that combining drugs with hair grafts may effectively regress male androgenetic alopecia from Hamilton type V to type III when evaluated using the Dynamic Multifactorial Classification.

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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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