Whisker Hair (Acquired Progressive Kinking of the Hair): An Indication for Finasteride 1 mg?

January 2016 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”

Lorea Bagazgoitia, Sonsoles Aboín

Acquired Progressive Kinking of the Hair APKH whisker hair androgenetic alopecia finasteride Propecia

Studysummary This case study suggests that patients with acquired progressive kinking of the hair may benefit from finasteride treatment due to an increased risk of developing androgenetic alopecia.

Our plain-language summary. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer

The document presents a case of a 23-year-old man suffering from Acquired Progressive Kinking of the Hair (APKH) and whisker hair, rare conditions that had fewer than 25 reported cases at the time. The patient's hair had turned darker, shorter, and curlier over three years, particularly around his ears and occipital area. The study suggests that patients with APKH and whisker hair have a higher risk of developing androgenetic alopecia. The document proposes finasteride 1 mg daily as a potential treatment for these patients, as it is considered an effective drug for preventing androgenetic alopecia.

View this study on ijtrichology.com →

Discuss this study in the Community →

Research cited in this study

4 / 4 results

research Acquired Progressive Kinking of the Hair

26 citations , October 1999 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This discussion suggests that acquired progressive kinking of hair in androgen-dependent scalp areas may indicate the early stages of androgenetic alopecia with a poor prognosis, but it offers no new clinical findings.

Increased Scalp Skin and Serum 5a-Reductase Reduced Androgens in a Man Relevant to the Acquired Progressive Kinky Hair Disorder and Developing Androgenetic Alopecia

research Increased Scalp Skin and Serum 5a-Reductase Reduced Androgens in a Man Relevant to the Acquired Progressive Kinky Hair Disorder and Developing Androgenetic Alopecia

11 citations , September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Reduced androgens linked to kinky hair disorder and hair loss; 5a-reductase inhibitors may help.

research Acquired Progressive Kinking of Hair

33 citations , August 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This study suggests that acquired progressive kinking of hair, which typically appears at or after puberty, may be androgen dependent and could progress to male pattern baldness.

research Whisker Hair: An Update

6 citations , June 1981 in “PubMed”

This article reviews previously reported cases of whisker hair in individuals who develop severe androgenic alopecia and offers a hypothesis concerning its eventual fate, without presenting new findings.