Can Androgenetic Alopecia Stop Hair Loss?

Androgenetic alopecia does not usually stop hair loss completely, but symptoms can be alleviated with aggressive treatment. Androgenetic alopecia, also called seborrheic alopecia, which is characterized by a progressive loss of hair on the top of the forehead, is a hereditary form of hair loss and is associated with high levels of androgens in the body. Androgens are converted into dihydrotestosterone, which miniaturizes hair follicles, gradually thins hair during the anagen phase, and shortens the growth cycle of the hair, making the originally thick and dark hair thin and soft. Androgenetic alopecia generally cannot be completely cured, and can only be relieved by medication. The symptoms of most patients can be improved, mainly manifested as a decrease in hair loss, an increase in the diameter of the hair or a deepening of the color of the hair, and an increase in the number of hairs, etc., but it cannot be completely cured. If androgenetic alopecia is diagnosed, it is recommended that standardized treatment be carried out as soon as possible to reduce the adverse effects of the disease.