This time, I would like to introduce a case of a 50-year-old man who is being treated at our clinic.

We introduce case studies of people who have had various problems.
If you are interested, please read this as well.

■Male in his 30s: AGA treatment case


■Male in his 40s: AGA treatment case


■Women in their 40s: Treatment case for postpartum hair loss

Background of a male patient in his 50s 

Patient: Male in his 50s
Luxury items: No drinking or smoking
Exercise: Running twice a week
Sleep time: 4 hours
Genetic background: None of my parents or grandparents have thinning hair, but only my older brother has thinning hair.
Scalp care: I receive a head spa treatment at a beauty salon once every three months.
Your worries:I started worrying about thinning hair a year ago.

Photos from the first consultation

The scalp and hairline are quite transparent.
You said that your symptoms have started to fade over a year ago, but looking at the photos, it appears that the symptoms have progressed considerably.
Hair thinning may have progressed slowly over a period of 5 to 10 years.
Because it progressed gradually, it may be difficult for you to notice it yourself even if you observe it every day.

Scope photo of the scalp at the first visit

Each nape has thick, firm hairs, and you can see two to three hairs growing out of each pore.
Looking at the top of the head and hairline, there are more areas where only one hair comes out of each pore, and even compared to the nape of the neck, each hair is relatively thinner.
At the hairline, the hair that looks like downy hair is quite noticeable, and you can see that the hair is becoming thinner.
I'm also concerned that my scalp is a little red and inflamed.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis:Mainly hairlineAGA
Degree of progress:Hamilton classification type IV
We talked about how it would be better to get proper treatment.

About scalp injections (mesotherapy)

The reason you came to our clinic was when you were researching about AGA on the internet.
Our clinic handles regenerative medicine such as exosomes, mesotherapy (injection into the scalp), and PRP therapy.
The patient came to our hospital with an interest in regenerative medicine.

I made a reservation at Medical Head Spa for exosome treatment, but considering the interview and the progress of AGA, I was told that injection treatment would be effective.
As the person himself,I was worried about the pain of the needle prick treatment.
We explained the actual machine used, the procedure of the treatment, and the effects, and the patient was satisfied with the reason for our proposal and the contents of the treatment.
The act of injecting into the scalp is something that many people are not familiar with, so many people are surprised when we suggest it.
There are many men who are concerned about the pain associated with treatment using needles and are hesitant about treatment.

There are two types of injection treatments.
By receiving a thorough explanation before the treatment and imagining how much pain it will be, you can receive the treatment with peace of mind!

■Treatment performed directly by the doctor

■Treatment using a machine called Mesogun

 The meso gun has a thinner needle compared to the manual injections that doctors use, and the injections are made continuously like a sewing machine, so the treatment time is shorter and the treatment is more uniform.
It feels like being poked with the lead of a mechanical pencil or ballpoint pen, but not many people experience strong pain, and some people find the tingling sensation so pleasant that they fall asleep.
Mesogun is recommended for those who value pain relief.

Treatment content

・Oral medication: Finasteride
・Oral medication: Minoxidil 5.0mg
Medical head spa: once a month
Hair growth injection with Mesogan: once a month

Photo after treatment

This photo was taken 4 months after the start of treatment.
Although the skin around the whorl is still visible, the area around it has become fluffy due to the effects of the treatment.
If you can see this much effect in 4 months, I think you will be more motivated to continue the treatment.
I'm glad that not only did he feel it, but his wife was also pleased with the changes.

Scope photo of scalp after treatment

 The thickness of my hair has changed considerably. Each pore has become thicker, and the number of areas where two pores are growing from one pore has increased considerably.
Don't miss the changes in your scalp!
Along with the treatment, she also did her best to take care of my scalp at home, soMy scalp has changed from yellowish and dry to whitish and healthy.

Photo of hairline after treatment

This photo is also taken 4 months later.
My hairline has also changed considerably.
Not only on both sides, but also the area where the scalp was transparent in the center has become completely fluffy, and you can feel the effects of the treatment.
You can see that the condition of the scalp, which was very red and inflamed, has changed to a better condition, with the thickness and volume of the hair being as good as the top of the head.

Relationship between scalp and hair

When your hair improves, the condition of your scalp always improves just before that.
A scalp in good condition is the reason for good hair growth.
If your scalp is yellowish, dull, or red, it is a sure sign of problems such as scalp inflammation or hair loss.
You can prevent various problems by taking proper care of your scalp and treatment when the signs appear.

The man we introduced this time isAlthough the disease had progressed rapidly and I was in my 50s, I was able to feel the effects of thorough treatment.
I plan to continue treatment for a year, so I'm looking forward to seeing further improvement.
The treatment for AGA is better as long as the symptoms are not progressing.The younger you are, the more effective the treatment is, so we recommend seeing your doctor as early as possible.

Summary

Even in older people, symptoms can be improved with continued treatment.
Treatment for AGA is more effective when the symptoms have not progressed and the younger the patient is, so we recommend that you seek medical attention as early as possible.