Hair Loss: Advances and Treatments

Male and female pattern hair loss are the most common causes of hair loss affecting men and women. Several effective clinically proven medical treatment options are available, including- topical and oral minoxidil, topical and oral finasteride (for men only), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and low-level light therapy (LLLT). This chapter aims to provide dermatologists with an understanding of these treatments, their mechanisms of action, efficacy, and potential side effects.