Treatment for Alopecia
Treatment for alopecia depends on its cause, with minoxidil (topical/oral) and antiandrogens (finasteride/dutasteride) being the most common for hereditary baldness. Other options include platelet-rich plasma (PRP), low-level laser therapy, mesotherapy, and hair transplantation for advanced cases, ideally under the supervision of a dermatologist specializing in trichology.
Main Medical and Pharmacological Treatments
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Antiandrogens (Spironolactone): Often used in women with androgenic alopecia.
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JAK inhibitors: Used for alopecia areata (autoimmune).
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Minoxidil: Vasodilator (topical or oral) that stimulates growth and prolongs the anagen phase.
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Finasteride and Dutasteride: Hormone blockers that slow hair loss by reducing dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
Hair Therapies and Procedures
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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): Injections of growth factors obtained from the patient's own blood.
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Hair Transplant: Surgical technique to relocate healthy follicles to areas without hair.
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Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT): Devices that stimulate follicular metabolism.
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Hair Mesotherapy: Infiltration of nutrients, vitamins and medications to improve scalp health.
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Tricopat and Exosomes: Advanced technologies to stimulate follicles and regenerate tissues.
Approach according to the type of alopecia
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Androgenic (genetics): Combines drugs (minoxidil/finasteride) and transplant.
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Areata (autoimmune): JAK inhibitors or corticosteroids.
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Cicatricial (irreversible): The goal is to stop the progression.
A professional diagnosis is essential, as treatment must be continuous to maintain results, especially in genetic alopecias.