Combination Approaches for Combatting Hair Loss

Abstract

Significant androgenetic hair loss occurs in men older than 50 years, and in women it occurs in many who are perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal. By age 60 years, it is estimated that 80% of women experience hair loss. Other nonandrogenetic forms of hair loss occur due to various dermatologic disorders as well as systemic disorders. Children may also experience significant hair loss, often due to genetic abnormalities and incidences of trauma. In this article the author discusses a combination approach to hair loss for men, women, and children.

Keywords: Androgenetic alopecia; Finasteride; Follicular unit excision; Follicular unit transplantation; Minoxidil; Platelet rich plasma (PRP); Scalp micropigmentation.