{"id":1793,"date":"2024-10-23T16:45:41","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T13:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esteperapoliklinik.com\/en\/?p=1793"},"modified":"2025-07-17T13:09:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T10:09:29","slug":"diagnosis-and-treatment-of-androgenetic-alopecia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.esteperapoliklinik.com\/en\/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-androgenetic-alopecia\/","title":{"rendered":"Diagnosis and Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esteperapoliklinik.com\/en\/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-androgenetic-alopecia\/#Diagnosis_and_Treatment_of_Androgenetic_Alopecia_Male_Pattern_Hair_Loss\" title=\"Diagnosis and Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia (Male Pattern Hair Loss)\">Diagnosis and Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia (Male Pattern Hair Loss)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esteperapoliklinik.com\/en\/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-androgenetic-alopecia\/#Causes_and_Risk_Factors\" title=\"Causes and Risk Factors\">Causes and Risk Factors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esteperapoliklinik.com\/en\/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-androgenetic-alopecia\/#Symptoms\" title=\"Symptoms\">Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esteperapoliklinik.com\/en\/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-androgenetic-alopecia\/#Diagnostic_Methods\" title=\"Diagnostic Methods\">Diagnostic Methods<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esteperapoliklinik.com\/en\/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-androgenetic-alopecia\/#Treatment_Methods\" title=\"Treatment Methods\">Treatment Methods<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagnosis_and_Treatment_of_Androgenetic_Alopecia_Male_Pattern_Hair_Loss\"><\/span>Diagnosis and Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia (Male Pattern Hair Loss)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Androgenetic alopecia is a common hereditary hair loss condition in men, becoming more pronounced with age. Due to genetic predisposition and the effects of hormones (especially dihydrotestosterone &#8211; DHT) on hair follicles, the follicles shrink, leading to weakened hair and eventual hair loss. It can also occur in women, but it manifests as thinning rather than pattern baldness.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_and_Risk_Factors\"><\/span>Causes and Risk Factors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Genetic Predisposition:<\/strong> Individuals with a family history of androgenetic alopecia are at higher risk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Hormones (DHT):<\/strong> DHT, a byproduct of testosterone, shrinks hair follicles, leading to hair loss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Age:<\/strong> Hair loss worsens with age.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Stress:<\/strong> Chronic stress can accelerate hair loss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Poor Nutrition:<\/strong> Deficiencies in vitamins and minerals can negatively impact hair health.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms\"><\/span>Symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In Men:<\/strong> Characterized by a receding hairline and thinning at the crown (vertex).<\/li>\n<li><strong>In Women:<\/strong> Typically appears as overall thinning, but the hairline remains intact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thinning Hair:<\/strong> As the hair follicles shrink, the hair that grows becomes thinner and weaker.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gradual Progression:<\/strong> Hair loss becomes more noticeable over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagnostic_Methods\"><\/span>Diagnostic Methods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Clinical Examination:<\/strong> Assessment of the hair loss pattern.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Trichoscopy:<\/strong> Examination of the hair follicles and structure using a dermatoscope.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Pull Test:<\/strong> Checking whether the hair can be easily pulled out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Blood Tests:<\/strong> To check for vitamin deficiencies, thyroid function, and hormone levels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Biopsy:<\/strong> In suspicious cases, a scalp biopsy may be taken.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment_Methods\"><\/span>Treatment Methods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. Medication<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Minoxidil (Topical):<\/strong> Expands hair follicles, reducing hair loss and promoting new hair growth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finasteride (Oral):<\/strong> Lowers DHT levels, slowing hair loss.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dutasteride (Oral):<\/strong> A stronger DHT suppressant, used in cases resistant to Finasteride.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Topical Finasteride\/Dutasteride:<\/strong> Used locally to reduce side effects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Mesotherapy:<\/strong> A combination of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids is injected into the scalp to support hair growth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT):<\/strong> Stimulates hair follicles, reducing hair loss and strengthening hair.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Hair Transplant<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction):<\/strong> Hair follicles are individually extracted and transplanted to areas with hair loss.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DHI (Direct Hair Implantation):<\/strong> Unlike FUE, the follicles are directly implanted, resulting in faster recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For detailed information and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esteperapoliklinik.com\/en\/contact\/\">your questions<\/a>, you can contact us via <a href=\"mailto:info@esteperapoliklinik.com\">E-mail<\/a>. If you prefer, you can follow us on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/esteperapoliklinik\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> page.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diagnosis and Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia (Male Pattern Hair Loss) Androgenetic alopecia is a common hereditary hair loss condition in men, becoming more pronounced with age. Due to genetic predisposition and the effects of hormones (especially dihydrotestosterone &#8211; DHT) on hair follicles, the follicles shrink, leading to weakened hair and eventual hair loss. 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