How to Understand and Use the Guideline for Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Clinical Practice

January 2016 in “ China Medical Abstracts(Dermatology) ”

Zhang Jianzhong

androgenetic alopecia AGA finasteride minoxidil spironolactone cyproterone auto-hair grafts wigs hairpieces Propecia Rogaine

TLDR Treat androgenetic alopecia early with recommended medications or consider hair grafts and wigs if unresponsive.

The document discussed the guideline proposed by the Chinese Society of Dermatology in 2014 for diagnosing and treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA), a common condition that negatively affects patients' quality of life. The guideline included a classification system to assess the type and severity of AGA. For male patients, oral finasteride and topical minoxidil were recommended as effective treatments, while for female patients, oral spironolactone or cyproterone and topical minoxidil were suggested with moderate effectiveness. Early and long-term treatment was advised, and for those unresponsive to medical treatments, auto-hair grafts and wigs or hairpieces were recommended.

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