Is there a cure for androgenetic alopecia?

Answer

Best,

Androgenetic alopecia is the most common form of hair loss that affects about 30 to 40% of men and women.

There are various treatments for this condition. Minoxidil in 2% or 5% solution is best known and can be applied topically. The 5% solution works best, but also causes more skin irritation. Orally one can use Finasteride 1 mg/day to counteract alopecia. It would be more effective than 2% minoxidil. Other drugs that can be used are dutasteride and spironolactone (in women).

What else do you need to know: as long as you take minoxidil it will work, but once you stop the “gained” hair will be lost. Use minoxidil 2x/day for 4 months, massage is not necessary. Combination of minoxidil and finasteride is possible.

There is (yet) no stem cell therapy for androgenetic alopecia. Surgery with hair or skin transplant is possible.