Optimal Use of Topical Minoxidil in Management of Female Pattern Hair Loss in India: An Expert Opinion

February 2022 in “ International Journal of Research in Dermatology ”

Venkatram Mysore, Rachita Dhurat, Anil Abraham, Devinder Mohan Thappa, Pradeep Kumari, Rashmi Sarkar, Rajetha Damisetty, Uday Khopkar, Snehal Mucchala, Rahul H. Rathod, Monil Yogesh Neena Gala

female pattern hair loss FPHL minoxidil biomimetic peptides oral anti-androgen drugs finasteride spironolactone oral minoxidil platelet-rich plasma microneedling low-level laser hair transplantation Rogaine Propecia PRP

TLDR Topical minoxidil is the primary treatment for female pattern hair loss in India.

Female pattern hair loss (FPHL), a common cause of hair loss characterized by progressive thinning of hair, is primarily treated with minoxidil. Other treatments include topical therapies such as biomimetic peptides, systemic therapies like oral anti-androgen drugs (finasteride and spironolactone), and oral minoxidil in certain cases. Dermatosurgical procedures like platelet-rich plasma, microneedling, low-level laser, and hair transplantation are also utilized. The role of diet in FPHL is still under debate. This article specifically discusses the optimal use of topical minoxidil in managing FPHL in Indian clinical practice.

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