Therapeutic Options and Perspectives in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

    May 2021 in “ Revista Eletrônica Acervo Científico ”
    Rafaela Lepkoski Chaves, Diego Martins Sanson, Eduarda Faria do Nascimento, Julia Cristina de Oliveira, J Esteves, Kellen Luanny Silva, Marina Nascimento Gomes, Rafaella Bosi Castro de Oliveira, Renata Viana Hoffmann Monteiro Guedes, Milena Ferreira Gandra
    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

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    Studysummary This review discusses various treatment options for androgenic alopecia, noting finasteride's greater efficacy in men and identifies ongoing research needs, particularly for therapies like laser and stem cells. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
    The document discusses therapeutic options for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in both sexes, based on a literature review. It was found that AGA is a multifactorial dermatopathy affecting both genders. Finasteride is more effective in men than in women, while Dutasteride is used when Finasteride is ineffective and may increase hair count more than Finasteride. Topical Minoxidil is the first choice for moderate alopecia, and surgical treatment includes scalp reduction surgery, hair transplantation, or a combination of both. Other less common or experimental therapies include prostaglandin analogs and antagonists, laser therapy, and stem cell therapy. The document concludes that most studies focus on men, who are more frequently affected, and highlights the need for further research on certain medications and the combination of treatments, as well as their comparative advantages.
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