Hair Transplant: Classification, Analysis, And Treatment Planning Of Male Pattern Hair Loss And Newer Techniques In FUT Hair Restoration

January 2025

Manoj Khanna

male pattern baldness androgenetic alopecia hair restoration surgery Follicular Unit Transplantation MPB AGA FUT

TLDR Hair restoration surgery is becoming more common as male pattern baldness increases with age.

The document discusses male pattern baldness (MPB), also known as androgenetic alopecia (AGA), which affects approximately 50% of men by age 50. The incidence of balding is increasing, leading to more men opting for hair restoration surgery. The prevalence of moderate to extensive hair loss rises with age, affecting 16% of men under 30 and 53% of men aged 40-49. The document also covers newer techniques in Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) for hair restoration, although specific techniques are not detailed in the provided text.

View this study on link.springer.com →

Discuss this study in the Community →

Research cited in this study

2 / 2 results

research GWAS for Male-Pattern Baldness Identifies 71 Susceptibility Loci Explaining 38% of the Risk

57 citations , November 2017 in “Nature Communications”

Researchers found 71 genetic regions linked to male pattern baldness, which account for 38% of its genetic risk.

research Prevalence of Male Pattern Hair Loss in 18–49 Year Old Men

50 citations , December 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Hair loss is more common in men aged 18-49 and increases with age.

Related Community Posts Join

6 / 1000+ results

community COMPLETE OVERVIEW of the Treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men

28 upvotes 11 years ago

Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.

community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

in Research 830 upvotes 1 year ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community Diagnosed with female pattern hair loss as a male with recent aggressive loss. Preemptively mourning the only part of myself I’ve ever come close to loving. Lost all motivation to do anything with my life.

in Progress Pictures 271 upvotes 2 years ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user should consider using treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 to potentially reverse their hair loss. Other suggestions include using hair loss concealers and maintaining a healthy diet.

community 28M Hair Transplant in India, will update with results.

in Transplants 211 upvotes 1 year ago

A 28-year-old man had a hair transplant in India, choosing not to start finasteride due to past side effects with other medications but will use minoxidil for six months post-surgery. He researched and selected a clinic in Mumbai with a high reputation, underwent a 9-hour procedure for $965, and is optimistic about the results.

community Does someone like Prince William have such intense balding genetics that not even Dutasteride can save them?

in Chat 113 upvotes 10 months ago

Some men have strong balding genetics that treatments like Dutasteride, Minoxidil, or Finasteride may not fully address. Early intervention is believed to help, but many accept hair loss without treatment.

community C’est terrible - at my wits end

in Female 450 upvotes 2 years ago

A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.

Similar Research

6 / 1000+ results

research A Practical Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Hair Loss in Children and Adolescents

40 citations , July 2017 in “Frontiers in Medicine”

Early and personalized treatment for hair loss in young people is crucial to prevent permanent damage and should include psychological support.

research Hair Restoration: Nonsurgical and Surgical Approaches

April 2021 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery”

Hair restoration can be achieved through non-surgical treatments like minoxidil, antiandrogens, phototherapy, and PRP procedures, or through surgical methods like hair transplantation. Continued treatment is needed to maintain results, and full results are visible after 12-18 months.

research Hair Transplantation in Burn Scar Alopecia

8 citations , January 2015 in “Scars, burns & healing”

Hair transplantation effectively treats burn scar alopecia, improving self-esteem and confidence.

research Clinical Use of Extracellular Vesicles in the Management of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Preliminary Retrospective Institutional Review Board Safety and Efficacy Study

January 2022 in “Aesthetic surgery journal”

Extracellular vesicles may effectively treat hair loss with minimal side effects.

Significance of Intraoperative Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Storage Solution for Hair Grafts Until Implantation: A Randomized Controlled Study

research Significance of Intraoperative Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Storage Solution for Hair Grafts Until Implantation: A Randomized Controlled Study

September 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society”

Using platelet-rich plasma for storing hair grafts improves hair regrowth and density.

research Hair Loss Effects and Surgical/Drug Treatments for Alopecias

January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Hair loss can cause emotional and social issues, and various treatments, including medication, surgery, and psychological support, are needed.