Trial Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia with Oxidizing Agents

January 1996

Masumi Inaba, Yoshikata Inaba

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TLDR Lightly perming scalp hair can lead to new hair growth, potentially treating baldness.

In 1995, Inaba and Inaba conducted a trial treatment of androgenetic alopecia using oxidizing agents. The study was based on Inaba's original hypothesis on hair generation, which was inspired by a physician's observation of new hair growth after permanent waving. The treatment involved perming the scalp hair lightly and directly, which reportedly led to new hair growth between thin hairs. This method was also used in a few research centers for treating baldness.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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