@Article{Bilińska2026,
journal="Dermatology Review/Przegląd Dermatologiczny",
issn="0033-2526",
volume="113",
number="2",
year="2026",
title="Current and Emerging Approaches to Androgenetic Alopecia",
abstract="         Androgenetic alopecia is the most common hair loss disorder, characterized by progressive miniaturization of follicles in androgen-sensitive scalp regions. It results the interaction between genetic predisposition and androgen activity, especially dihydrotestosterone. Although the condition is not life-threatening, it may substantially affect quality of life. Early diagnosis is important to slow disease progression and tailor treatment to individual patients. Established therapeutic options include topical minoxidil and oral 5a-reductase inhibitors, particularly finasteride, whereas topical finasteride, low-level laser therapy, and hair transplantation may be considered in selected patients depending on disease severity, availability, and regulatory status. Low-dose oral minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma, microneedling, and combination regimens are increasingly used, although further high-quality evidence is needed to define their long-term efficacy and safety. This review summarizes current understanding of androgenetic alopecia pathophysiology and discusses conventional, procedural, and emerging therapeutic strategies.       ",
author="Bilińska, Aleksandra
and Gutowski, Adrian
and Szatanik, Klaudia",
pages="74--81",
doi="10.5114/dr.2026.163247",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/dr.2026.163247"
}