Contrast Enhanced Phototrichogram Pinpoints Scalp Hair Changes in Androgen Sensitive Areas of Male Androgenetic Alopecia

May 2002 in “ Skin Research and Technology ”

T. Leroy, D. Van Neste

contrast enhanced phototrichogram CE-PTG hair follicle male androgenetic alopecia AGA hair miniaturization balding clinical staging phototrichogram hair loss male pattern baldness

TLDR CE-PTG detects early hair follicle issues in balding areas, helping measure male hair loss.

The study evaluated the use of contrast enhanced phototrichogram (CE-PTG) to quantify hair follicle changes in male androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The study found that CE-PTG was able to detect early functional disturbances in hair follicles in areas prone to balding, making it a useful tool for calibration of other methods. The study also found that hair miniaturization was important in relation to clinical staging of AGA patterns. Overall, CE-PTG was found to be a reliable method for quantifying hair changes in male AGA.

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