Guidelines Based Management of Androgenetic Alopecia

The 2014 document discussed the management of Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA), a common hair loss condition, particularly focusing on its distinct characteristics in Asian men. It emphasized the need for treatment guidelines for Asian individuals due to the lack of comparative data on different races' responses to AGA treatments. Various treatment methods were discussed, including topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, oral anti-androgens, surgical treatments, and evolving therapies like microneedling, cyclic nutritional therapy, and surgical management. The paper also explored treatments like follicular unit extraction (FUE), follicular unit transplantation (FUT), body hair transplant (BHT), low-level laser therapy (LLLT), and growth factor concentrate (GFC) treatment. The document proposed an algorithmic guideline for managing AGA based on the severity of the condition and emphasized the need for personalized treatment plans. It concluded that more research was needed to compare clinical symptoms of Asians and Caucasians with AGA and to create acceptable guidelines for managing AGA in Asians.