A review of nonsurgical options for treating male and female pattern hair loss

Hair loss is a common concern among postmenopausal women, often caused by female pattern hair loss, a progressive condition that results in thinning hair and reduced hair density.

Traction alopecia is a form of hair loss caused by chronic pulling or tension on hair follicles.

Folix, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) are nonsurgical options that can help stimulate hair growth in appropriately selected women and men.

Both FUE and FUT are state-of-the-art donor harvesting techniques capable of supporting natural-looking results. The choice should be tailored to each patient’s donor hair, hairstyle preferences, and long-term hair restoration goals.

A new study raises questions about a possible connection between GLP-1 medications and male-pattern hair loss. However, it does not prove that these medications cause baldness.

PRP has become an increasingly important treatment for hair loss. Ongoing studies have shown combining PRP and medical therapy may improve hair density.