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Androgenetic alopecia
Nina Otberg1, Andreas M Finner, Jerry Shapiro
1Department of Dermatology and Skin Science, University of British Columbia, 835 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E8, Canada.
Abstract:
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), or male pattern hair loss, affects approximately 50% of the male population. AGA is an androgen-related condition in genetically predisposed individuals. There is no treatment to completely reverse AGA in advanced stages, but with medical treatment (eg, finasteride, minoxidil, or a combination of both), the progression can be arrested and partly reversed in the majority of patients who have mild to moderate AGA. Combination with hair restoration surgery leads to best results in suitable candidates. Physicians who specialize in male health issues should be familiar with this common condition and all the available approved treatment options.
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