Innovations in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Critical Review of Current Literature

    June 2024 in “ International Journal of Health Science ”
    MARIA CLARA CHAVES MARCHI, Viviane Thaís Gaidarji Nesvera, Mariana Andrade Rodrigues Alves, Lara Maria Ferro Gomes de Farias, Izabel Vitória Moreira Bochnia, M. Vaz, Maria Eduarda Ventrilho, Diana Casarin Kronhardt, Kallyne Caldeira Fabri, Giovanna Marzola Prates, Débora Wanderley Albanez Falcão, Luana Loiola Alves
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    Studysummary This review found that recent innovations, such as topical medications, lasers, and microneedling, have shown significant reductions in androgenetic alopecia indicators, but more research is needed to refine treatments. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
    This review investigates recent innovations in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (AGA), highlighting that many current treatments have limited efficacy and significant side effects. The analysis of 14 selected studies from an initial pool of 42 reveals that topical medications, both alone and in combination with oral therapies, as well as innovative treatments like lasers and microneedling, show statistically significant reductions in AGA indicators. The review underscores the need for more effective and safer treatment options, emphasizing the complexity of AGA treatment and the necessity for further research to establish clear guidelines for affected individuals.
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