Androgenetic Alopecia

Assure Clinic offers expert androgenetic alopecia hair loss treatment at its state-of-the-art clinic. If you are looking for the best hair loss treatment, particularly for androgenetic alopecia, don’t hesitate to contact Assure Clinic. Our experts will offer you a treatment plan that will be customized in accordance with your problem for accurate results.

Androgenetic Alopecia: What It Really Means for Hair Health

Androgenetic alopecia means inherited hair loss in both men and women, primarily resulting from a genetic predisposition to hair loss, with other factors involved as well. With time, the sensitivity of the hair follicle to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) causes the hair follicles to shrink, resulting in finer and shorter hairs, reducing the density. 

Although it is not a sign of poor hair health, it can affect your confidence and self-image significantly. 

Male Pattern Baldness vs Female Pattern Baldness – Why It Looks Different

Although hair loss and baldness are similar, they appear and develop differently in men and women. Let’s look at the differences:

• Age

Hair loss or androgenetic alopecia starts at a younger age in males than in females. Males can begin to see hair loss in their thirties, and it may sometimes happen in early teens as well. On the other hand, women generally have better hold on their hair locks and start hair fall 10 to 15 years later than men.

• Different Parts

This hair fall does not affect every follicle of your scalp. Androgenetic alopecia male typically affects the crown and front of the head, often appearing as a bald spot or receding hairline. On the other hand, in women, the thinning happens on the top of the scalp but not in the front.

• Different Health Conditions

The androgen receptor gene is the main reason for men’s and women’s hair loss. In case you have variations in the gene, the hair follicles will be more sensitive to DHT. Higher DHT levels result in shorter and thinner hair follicles. This sensitivity can link to different health conditions in men and women, with males having an increased risk of coronary artery disease and women facing PCOS problems.

• Different Treatment Plans

Some medical treatment plans may differ for both men and women facing this hair loss problem. It is because some medicines may not be suitable for women as they may interfere with reproduction.

Androgenetic Alopecia Causes: Genetics, Hormones, and Lifestyle Factors

Androgenetic alopecia causes are mainly due to genetics, hormones, and lifestyle factors. Let’s see that in detail:

Genetic Factors:

• Genetic predisposition – Androgenetic, the word itself highlights the strong genetic factor in the condition.
• Family history – This condition also has a clear family relation with sons having a higher chance if their fathers had male pattern baldness.
• Genetic loci – Some key genes associated with this condition include ectodysplasin A2 receptor and androgen receptor.

Hormonal Factors:

• Androgens (DHT) – This is the primary hormonal driver, which happens because of the conversion of testosterone by the enzyme 5α-reductase.
• Androgen receptor sensitivity – Individuals with this condition will have hair follicles that were previously sensitive to androgens.
• Follicle miniaturization – Shorter, thinner hairs and ultimately a decrease in the growth phase (anagen) result from DHT’s stimulation of the shrinkage of hair follicles. 

Lifestyle Factors:

• Age – Hormonal changes because of age, including a decrease in DHT and testosterone
• Metabolic syndrome – There may be an association between insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and this condition.
• Diet – A Poor diet can impact hair health and result in hair loss.
• Stress – Increased stress can lead to increased androgen activity, resulting in hair loss.
• Smoking – This is a risk factor leading to increased oxidative stress and reduced blood supply to hair follicles.

Best Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia: Medical, Non-Surgical & Hair Transplants

The best treatment for androgenetic alopecia can be a combination of medical, non-surgical, and hair transplants. However, this depends on your specific condition and the type of baldness you are experiencing. Our experts at Assure Clinic can help you with hair transplant options; however, you must be aware of the others. 

Medical Treatments

• Topical (Minoxidil) – This topical solution is effective for female and male pattern baldness treatment. It promotes hair growth and can be combined with other therapies as well.
• Oral (Finasteride) – This is an oral medication, particularly for men, which reduces the hormone DHT. However, it must be taken for an extended period for effective results.
• Spironolactone – It is an antiandrogen medicine for women to reduce testosterone and block androgen receptors.
• Dutasteride – It is an off-label option for oral medication.

Non-Surgical

• Low-level laser therapy – LLLT promotes hair growth by using devices, such as a laser comb.
• Platelet-rich plasma therapy – PRP involves injecting platelets into the scalp to increase blood flow.
• Derma rolling or microneedling – This painless process uses fine needles on the scalp to stimulate hair growth.
• Exosome therapy – It is a minimally invasive process for moderate hair thinning.

Hair Transplants

• Ultra-fine micro extraction – Our surgeons will use a 0.7 mm tapered punch as a tool that narrows to 0.65 mm near the tip for this procedure. This is a small and cylindrical tool with a tapered edge, which we use to extract individual hair follicles from your donor area of the scalp. At Assure, our experts will extract individual hair follicles and relocate them to the area where hair is non-existent or weak
• Direct simultaneous high-precision implantation – At Assure Clinic, our doctors can perform direct implantation with needle-type implanters, where the needle makes the recipient site and deposits the grafts there. Direct implantation is a technique that eliminates the need for an extra step of choosing and creating the recipient area. We will gently pierce or penetrate the skin and place the hair follicle in the area where it can grow properly. 

New Treatment Approaches and Remedies for Androgenetic Alopecia

Given the constant emergence of new scientific developments, you can expect androgenetic alopecia new treatment options in the near future. Some of them include:

• Topical androgen receptor inhibitors – For instance, clascoterone, which is used for treating acne, has also shown potential in reducing hair loss.
• Janus Kinase inhibitors – This medicine can block your immune system’s response that leads to hair loss.
• Stem cell therapies – Stem cells or their factors may be implemented in hair growth stimulation in association with other treatments.
• Tretinoin – Tretinoin is a derivative of vitamin A that can be used topically. It should be combined with other androgenetic alopecia remedies to clear hair follicles.

Why Patients Trust Assure Clinic for Advanced Hair Restoration

We have a vision to provide female or male treatment of androgen hair loss at the highest level of medical quality, technology, and personalized treatment in Assure Clinic. By defining the beauty of many patients and making them feel confident again with long-lasting and natural outcomes, we have changed the lives of numerous patients.   

We have more than 60 MD dermatologists, and they have performed more than 20,000 hair transplants and hair restoration. At Assure, we ensure that every practice is 100 percent doctor-controlled to achieve precision-driven and high-density hair repair.

Your Hair Recovery Journey with Assure: From Consultation to Transformation

Wondering how the hair restoration process is at Assure? We have a team of experts who will perform the following:

Step 1: Complete Assessment and Diagnosis

Our doctors will start with an in-depth analysis to evaluate your hair health, differentiate between hair thinning, hair fall, and permanent hair loss, and identify its stage. This is a complicated diagnosis that requires such a detailed analysis to develop a personal treatment plan.

Step 2: Hairline Design and Customized Planning

In case a hair transplant is the best alternative, we will come up with the pattern of your hairline that is based on your features, facial proportions, and natural hair growth.

Step 3: Advanced Hair Transplant Procedure

It can be either UFME or DSHI, and we ensure minimal graft wastage, utmost accuracy, and optimal density.

Step 4: Long-Term Follow-Up

Our aftercare is the best as we provide regular follow-ups and specialist instructions to ensure a quick healing process and higher results.

Take the First Step – Book Your Androgenetic Alopecia Consultation in Assure Clinic

Visit our website or Facebook page, or call +91 95861 22444, to schedule a consultation with an expert in androgenetic alopecia. Depending on your specific pattern of hair loss, our surgeons will advise you accordingly, and this will lead to a personalized solution and treatment regimen.