Current Treatment of Androgenetic Male and Female Alopecia (Excluding Hormone Treatment)

    June 1997 in “ PubMed
    Bouhanna P
    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Hair Transplant →

    Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.

    Studysummary This article discusses current non-hormonal and topical treatments for androgenic hair loss but reports no clinical results; the authors highlight micrograft reimplantation as the only method that produces noticeable hair density improvements.
    Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    Discuss this study in the Community →