この記事の概要
AGA treatment basically requires long-term continuation. Continued use of finasteride and minoxidil is important to maintain the effects of finasteride and minoxidil, since discontinuation of treatment will result in recurrence of hair loss. The duration of treatment is determined according to the goals.
Treatment of AGA (male pattern baldness) basically requires long-term continuation. This is because if treatment is interrupted, there is a high likelihood that hair loss will progress again. Oral medications such as finasteride and dutasteride and topical minoxidil promote hair growth by suppressing the effects of DHT (dihydrotestosterone), but these effects are limited to the time the medication is used.
Therefore, the effect lasts as long as the treatment is continued, and if the treatment is stopped, the hair often thins again. Whether it is necessary to continue for the rest of one’s life depends on the individual’s hair condition and goals for treatment.
So what is the goal of AGA treatment?
- Control of progression: The basic goal is to control the progression of hair loss and prevent hair thinning.
- Promoting hair growth: Another important goal of treatment is to make hair that has already fallen out or become thin grow back thicker and stronger.
- Maintenance: Maintaining the current hair condition for as long as possible and ensuring that thinning hair does not recur is another reason to continue treatment.
These goals will vary depending on the individual’s hair condition and expectations, but with continued treatment, these goals can be achieved.
