Management of Androgenetic Alopecia

August 2018

Aurelia Stephanie

androgenetic alopecia extragonadal androgenic hormones hair follicles male pattern baldness female pattern baldness

TLDR Androgenetic alopecia can cause distress and lower quality of life.

The document discussed androgenetic alopecia, a hair disorder caused by genetic factors and extragonadal androgenic hormones on the scalp. It highlighted that this condition often led to significant psychological distress and a reduction in quality of life. Hair follicles undergo growth and rest phases, which vary based on age, location, and physiological and pathological factors.

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community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia

in Research/Science 673 upvotes 10 months ago

Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.

community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

in Research/Science 63 upvotes 1 year ago

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

community Androgenetic alopecia - I want your honest opinion

in Female 30 upvotes 2 years ago

A female user's diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia, and the advice shared in response which suggests taking spironolactone and minoxidil together to prevent hair loss.

community Androgenetic Alopecia stage 2: Did all you of you straight away start taking Fin and/or Min? My dermatologist has started me on supplements.

in Treatment 3 upvotes 2 years ago

The user is hesitant to start Fin and Min due to their long-term commitment and is currently on a 2-month supplement course. Another user suggests that the supplements are ineffective and recommends using Fin and Min for androgenetic alopecia.

community Female androgenetic alopecia (w/ PCOS) starting treatment

in Female 3 upvotes 6 months ago

A female with PCOS and androgenetic alopecia is starting treatment with oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil 5% with finasteride, and plans to add mesotherapy. She previously tried anti-androgenic contraceptive pills but couldn't tolerate them and is using Myo Inositol for weight management.

community COMPLETE OVERVIEW of the Treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men

26 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.

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