Combination therapy in female pattern hair loss

ABSTRACT

Patterned hair loss is a common type of non-scarring alopecia, characterized by miniaturization of hair follicles. The etiology of female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is not clearly linked to androgens or other hormones thereby making it a challenging condition to treat. Various treatment modalities, like minoxidil (topical or oral), spironolactone, finasteride, have been tried alone or in combination with variable results. Combination therapy is superior to the monotherapy, since these multiple treatment modalities act by targeting different pathogenetic pathways, making the treatment aggressive and more effective.

KEYWORDS:

• Female pattern hair loss
• combination therapy
• platelet-rich plasma
• low-level light therapy
• minoxidil

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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

Author Contributions

Both the authors have substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work; acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of data for the work; drafting the work or revising it critically for important intellectual content; and final approval of the version to be published.

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Funding

Dr. Shreya Deoghare secured an American Hair Research Society preceptorship award 2021-22 for a two-week long training under Dr. Neil S. Sadick at Sadick Dermatology, New York, USA.