A guide for hair loss: causes, treatments, transplants, & more (AMA 63 sneak peek)

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In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter dives deep into the topic of hair loss, exploring its relationship with aging and its impact on quality of life. The conversation focuses on androgenic alopecia, the most common form of hair loss in both men and women, and covers the differences in patterns and causes between the sexes. Peter delves into the right timing for treatment, breaking down various options such as minoxidil and finasteride, low-level laser therapy, platelet-rich plasma injections, and more. Additionally, Peter outlines the pros and cons of the two primary hair transplantation methods and concludes with practical advice on selecting the right specialist or treatment team for those facing hair loss.

In this sneak peek, we discuss:
00:00 - Intro
02:32 - The impact of hair loss on emotional health
05:35 - The prevalence, patterns, and causes of hair loss in men and women
09:15 - The genetic and hormonal causes of hair loss, and the role of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in androgenic alopecia
14:00 - The visual differences in hair loss patterns between men and women, and the importance of consulting a specialist to rule out non-genetic causes of hair loss
17:00 - How genetic predisposition influences the risk of androgenic alopecia, and how early detection through diagnostic tools and blood tests can help manage risk more effectively

In the full episode, we also discuss:
-Ideal timing for starting treatment;
-The various FDA-approved treatments;
-Topical minoxidil—the most commonly recommended starting treatment for hair loss;
-Oral vs. topical minoxidil;
-Finasteride for treating hair loss;
-Other effective hair loss treatments for women;
-Low-level laser therapy as a treatment for hair loss;
-Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a treatment for hair loss;
-Hair transplant for advanced hair loss: criteria and considerations;
-Types of hair transplants: follicular unit transplantation (FUT) vs. follicular unit extraction (FUE);
-The financial cost of hair transplant surgery, and what to consider when seeking affordable options;
-The potential risks and downsides of the various hair transplant procedures;
-Post-procedure care for hair transplants and whether the procedure must be repeated periodically;
-Combining different hair loss treatments: benefits, risks, and considerations;
-Emerging hair loss treatments with limited data;
-Key considerations for selecting the right treatment plan for hair loss;
-A summary of the different considerations for men and women facing hair loss;
-Practical advice on selecting the right specialist or treatment team; and
-More.

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