Understanding and Management of Female Pattern Alopecia

November 2008 in “ Facial Plastic Surgery ”

Matt Leavitt

Female Pattern Hair Loss FPHL minoxidil low-level laser therapy LLLT hair transplantation Ludwig scale Savin scale scalp biopsies antiandrogens dermatitis facial hypertrichosis Rogaine laser therapy hair transplant

From the encyclopedia

Minoxidil →

An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

Low Level Laser Therapy →

laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects

Hair Transplant →

Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.

Studysummary This review discusses hair transplant techniques for female pattern hair loss and reports no new clinical results; it highlights the benefits of transplants combined with various treatments for improved hair density and styling options.

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