Updated Review of Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

    March 2024 in “ Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America ”
    Roy Xiao, Linda N. Lee
    Studysummary This chapter reviews treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, noting FDA-approved finasteride and minoxidil for stabilizing or improving scalp coverage, positive off-label results with platelet-rich plasma, and effectiveness of hair transplantation using healthy follicular units.
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