Treatment Plan & Prognosis

Treatment Plan
• Mild cases: no treatment required
• Drug treatment options:
– Topical minoxidil (contraindicated: <16 years, >65 years, untreated hypertension) – Oral finasteride
• Aesthetic options
• Hair transplants • Referral criteria:
– Extensive hair loss
– No response to treatments
– Onset or diagnosis unclear
– Atypical presentations

Prognosis
• Progressive condition