What is Hair Miniaturization - How Can It Be Treated?

Hair Miniaturization is a hormone-driven process in which hairs shrink in size over time, eventually leaving a bald scalp. The hair follicle life cycle consists of three phases: a growth phase (anagen), the transition phase (catagen), and the resting phase (telogen). In genetically-susceptible hair follicles, typically found on the top of the scalp, a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) can cause the growth phase of the hair cycle to become progressively shorter. The individual hairs produced by these follicles are unable to grow to full size due to this shorter growth window and so they decrease in size over time until they eventually disappear. This process of miniaturization is the main mechanism in androgenetic alopecia (male pattern balding).

At MD Hair Labs, we are solely focused on treating hair loss. Our doctors see patients with these issues on an everyday basis. We have patients who fly in from around the country for medical and surgical treatments.

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