TLDR Minoxidil, finasteride, and PRP are the most effective and accessible treatments for male pattern hair loss.
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common dermatological disorder of hair loss, directly related to androgenic hormones and has a significant genetic influence. This review analyzed therapeutic options for AGA, considering the psychosocial impact on bald individuals, and evaluated the adherence and efficacy of existing therapies. The therapeutic methods for AGA reported were minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), low-level light therapy, cetirizine, botulinum toxin type A, and hair transplantation. Among these, minoxidil, finasteride, and PRP therapies stand out due to their greater accessibility and high efficacy.
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Heredity and hormones cause common hair loss, and topical minoxidil is the first recommended treatment.
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July 2017 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Hair loss, known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is often caused by hormones and can be diagnosed using noninvasive techniques. Treatments include topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, with new treatments being explored. There may also be a link between this type of hair loss and heart disease risk.
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November 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.
April 2023 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Sex hormones affect hair growth and loss, and treatments for related hair diseases include various medications, hair transplantation, and light therapy.
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February 2017 in “MOJ bioequivalence & bioavailability” Treating hair loss effectively may require a multi-sided approach, using different treatments together, and topical treatments could be more effective and safer than oral ones.
