Recent Findings with Computerized Methods for Scalp Hair Growth Measurements

November 2005 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings ”

Rolf Hoffmann, D. Van Neste

TrichoScan androgenetic alopecia 5% minoxidil hair density hair thickness terminal hair counts contrast-enhanced phototrichogram hair follicle miniaturization hair transplantation Rogaine

TLDR TrichoScan effectively measures hair growth improvements in people using minoxidil.

The study explored computerized methods for measuring scalp hair growth, focusing on the TrichoScan tool, which was used to evaluate hair growth in 31 individuals with androgenetic alopecia treated with 5% minoxidil over 6 months. Results indicated significant improvements in hair density, thickness, and terminal hair counts, demonstrating TrichoScan's potential as a sensitive monitoring tool. The research also discussed alternative methods like contrast-enhanced phototrichogram analysis for detailed hair growth insights, beneficial for hair transplantation planning. The study emphasized the importance of halting hair follicle miniaturization to treat hair loss effectively and recommended combining sensitive analytical methods with global calibrated approaches for monitoring hair growth in clinical trials.

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