Updated Review of Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia.

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am

Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, MA, USA. Electronic address:

Published: August 2024

Alopecia, a widespread issue affecting both genders, often manifests as androgenetic alopecia, although a thorough examination is needed to rule out other causes. This chapter focuses on the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. Finasteride and minoxidil, the Food and Drug Administration-approved treatments, offer stability and in some cases improvement in scalp coverage. Platelet-rich plasma exhibits positive results as an off-label alopecia therapy. For eligible individuals, hair transplantation proves effective, using healthy follicular units to restore hair-bearing areas. Multiple options allow for the tailoring of interventions to each patient.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fsc.2024.02.006DOI Listing

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