A systematic review on the treatment of androgenetic alopecia

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Author Details : Laxmi Horatti, Dilip N R Kumar*, Abhram Rayapati

Volume : 8, Issue : 3, Year : 2022

Article Page : 141-146

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijced.2022.031

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Abstract

Background: Androgenetic Alopecia is predetermined genetic disorder which is also know as Pattern Hair loss occurs due to excessive response to androgens. Hair loss in women often has a greater mental impact because it’s less socially acceptable for them and it affects severely women’s emotional well-being and quality of life. So this is paper focuses on the treatment procedure and its vast analysis on effectiveness in curing this disorder permanently.
Critical Discussion: This paper has covered the epidemiological aspect along with focused on the early signs and symptoms of Androgenetic Alopecia. It have also stated the causes of this disorder. The objective of this paper was to analyze the treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia along with its effectiveness.
Conclusions and Recommendations: Since there have been very little advancement in the treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia for last 30 years. But with recent investigation of JAK inhibitors, our future could be changed with permanent cure.
Conclusions and Recommendations: Based on our systematic review and evaluation we recommend that physicians should prescribe the pharmacological drugs, which includes Minoxidil, Finasteride and Dutasteride as first line of therapies for the treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia.
 

Keywords: Androgenetic Alopecia, Pattern hair loss

How to cite : Horatti L, Kumar D N R, Rayapati A, A systematic review on the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. IP Indian J Clin Exp Dermatol 2022;8(3):141-146

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