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Androgenic hair loss

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Androgenic hair loss is progressive hair loss that occurs in both women and men. The most common form of hair loss.

 

  • Affects over 50% of men and women
  • Prevalence increases with age
  • A connection with heredity has been established
  • More often affects representatives of the white race
Androgenic hair loss
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Clinical Signs

Androgenic hair loss in men occurs:

  • gradual hair thinning, loss
  • completely bare areas appear
  • localization: frontal part of the scalp, “crown” area

 

Women experience: 

  • more diffuse hair loss
  • completely bare areas rarely occur
  • the most hair loss occurs in the central part of the scalp
  • does not affect the frontal hairline

Diagnostics

The patient’s examination and survey data are usually sufficient to establish the diagnosis. It is important to pay attention to the family history of the disease.

Treatment

During the consultation, the doctor customizes the most appropriate treatment plan for each individual. The approach may include:

Medications:

  • Different treatments are available depending on the patient’s gender, involving topical applications or oral medications.

    Surgical Options:

  • Various surgical methods may be explored. Laser Treatments:
  • Procedures involving laser technology. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

    Therapy:

  • Injections that utilize plasma enriched with platelets
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