Androgenetic Alopecia: Diagnosis, Clinical Therapies, And Aesthetic Procedures

Alopecia androgenética (AAG) is the most common form of non-scarring hair loss affecting both men and women, significantly impacting self-esteem and quality of life. This document provides a comprehensive review of AAG, covering its pathophysiology, diagnostic methods, and therapeutic strategies. It highlights the genetic and hormonal factors involved in follicle miniaturization and discusses clinical manifestations and classification systems. The review details diagnostic approaches, including anamnesis, physical examination, and trichoscopy, and explores clinical therapies such as topical minoxidil, systemic treatments like finasteride and dutasteride, and aesthetic procedures and regenerative therapies.