Hair Loss and Hirsutism Management

January 2019

David W. Chang

alopecia hirsutism anagen catagen telogen telogen effluvium androgenetic alopecia HairMax LaserComb Platelet Rich Plasma botulinum toxin spironolactone low-level light therapy minoxidil anti-androgens PRP Botox Rogaine

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Botox →

Spironolactone →

powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

Minoxidil →

An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

Studysummary This extended abstract discusses various treatments for alopecia, including low-level light therapy, which has shown promise but requires further research to establish effectiveness, especially in combination with other therapies.

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