Hair Loss in Men: Causes and Treatments

May 2013 in “ Trends in Urology & Men's Health ”

G. Williams, Nilofer P. Farjo

male-pattern hair loss MPHL dihydrotestosterone DHT topical minoxidil oral finasteride hair transplant surgery strip method follicular unit extraction FUE male-pattern baldness Rogaine Propecia hair transplant strip surgery

TLDR Male-pattern hair loss is normal, often involves hormone effects on hair follicles, and can be treated with medication or surgery, but new treatments are being researched.

The document from May 1, 2013, discussed male-pattern hair loss (MPHL), highlighting that it is normal to lose about 100 hairs a day and that MPHL is caused by the effects of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) on hair follicles. It reviewed non-surgical treatments such as topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, which are more effective at retaining hair than regrowing it, and require six to twelve months to evaluate their effectiveness. Hair transplant surgery, including the strip method and follicular unit extraction (FUE), was also described, emphasizing the importance of patient assessment, especially in young men who may experience future hair loss. The document suggested that new therapies may emerge from ongoing research and provided recommendations for further reading.

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