Interventions for Androgenic Alopecia in Women

April 2009 in “ Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews ”

Carlos C Cusmanich, C Whitney Hannon, Régis B Andriolo, Hermenio C. Lima

androgenic alopecia minoxidil estrogens anti-androgens topical interventions systemic interventions Rogaine

TLDR Review finds no permanent solution for female hair loss.

This document is a protocol for a review on the effectiveness and safety of available treatments for androgenic alopecia (AGA) in women. AGA is the most common type of hair loss affecting both men and women, characterized by continuous thinning of sensitive hair follicles. The objective of the review is to determine the effectiveness and safety of available treatment options for AGA in women. Current treatment options include topical or systemic interventions, such as minoxidil, estrogens, and anti-androgens, but none have demonstrated a permanent beneficial effect. The review aims to determine the effectiveness and safety of available options for the treatment of AGA in women.

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research Interventions for Alopecia Areata

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Current treatments for alopecia show no significant long-term benefits.

research Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss With Oral Antiandrogens

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Oral antiandrogens effectively treat female hair loss, with better results in higher hair loss grades.

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Low iron levels may be linked to some types of hair loss in women.

research Androgenetic Alopecia in Women

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Androgenetic alopecia in women needs more research and better management strategies.

research Androgenetic Alopecia: Pathogenesis and Potential for Therapy

174 citations , November 2002 in “Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine”

Hair loss needs more research for better treatments.

research Molecular Mechanisms of Androgenetic Alopecia

229 citations , August 2002 in “Experimental Gerontology”

AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.

research Female Pattern Hair Loss

226 citations , September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.

research Incidence of Female Androgenetic Alopecia (Female Pattern Alopecia)

89 citations , January 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

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research Development of a Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Women with Androgenetic Alopecia

31 citations , November 2000 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

WAA-QOL measures impact of hair loss on women's well-being.

research Androgenetic Alopecia and Microinflammation

131 citations , August 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Inflammation may be linked to hair loss, and targeting specific enzymes could help treat it.

research Classification of the Types of Androgenetic Alopecia (Common Baldness) Occurring in the Female Sex

666 citations , September 1977 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Common baldness, also known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is caused by a combination of genetic factors and hormones called androgens.