Surgical Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia in Clinical Practice

March 2025 in “ Bulletin of the Medical Institute of Continuing Education ”

Adam Koleśnik

androgenic alopecia Follicular Unit Extraction hair autotransplantation FUE

TLDR FUE hair transplant is the best surgical treatment for hair loss, offering natural and lasting results.

The document reviews the treatment of androgenic alopecia, highlighting the prevalence of the condition in up to 80% of Caucasian men. It emphasizes the importance of surgical methods, particularly the FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) hair autotransplantation, as the most promising and effective treatment. This method offers stable, natural, and durable results, improving patients' quality of life and reducing reliance on continuous medication. The review analyzed 107 sources and included clinical examples to support its findings.

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community COMPLETE OVERVIEW of the Treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men

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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.

community So we have 20k dollars human like machines available but no new effective treatment for hairloss since finasteride :)

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There have been no new effective hair loss treatments since finasteride, despite technological advancements. Current treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with ongoing challenges and potential future solutions in research.

community Looks like a real cure to the root of baldness (DHT-induced senescence) was proven earlier this year

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A study that outlines the full model for androgenic alopecia (AGA) which links DHT to cellular senescence in dermal papilla cells, and suggests black chokeberry as a source of cyanidin 3-O-arabinoside polyphenol with potential anti-oxidant properties that could reverse this process. The post encourages reaching out to experts in anti-aging and longevity to research treatments involving the polyphenol.

community 6 months after FUE. I know hair is longer and different light, but the resultat is amazing so far. Confidence is skyhigh!

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User had successful FUE hair transplant with 3500 grafts, costing 3900 euros at Novohair in Berlin, gaining confidence. User lost hair due to chemo, family history of hair loss at 40-50 years old.

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community Compressed part of research of theory of androgenic/anabolitic balance. AGA h-responders analytic. Theory of physio-metabolitic method of anti AGA treatment

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The treatment for androgenetic alopecia involves using finasteride and minoxidil with intense exercise and cold exposure to boost metabolism and reduce androgenic effects, potentially leading to hair regrowth. This approach may activate biological pathways for improved hair and overall health.

community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

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Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

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