We often receive inquiries such as, "Is it still possible to treat my thinning hair? Is it too late?"
So this time, I would like to talk about the boundary between whether or not treatment is possible, with the theme of "Can your hair loss be cured?"

What are the criteria for determining whether hair loss treatment is viable?

The criterion for judging hair loss treatment is whether or not the hair pores and roots remain.
This microscope image is of a man in his late 30s who is currently receiving treatment at our clinic.
This is a photo of the hairline, and you can see fine hairs growing out from the pore in the center.
Even if you can't tell at a glance whether or not there is hair, if there are pores remaining and fine hairs growing out of them, there is plenty of room for improvement, even if the hair currently growing is thin and weak.

When hair loss progresses and these pores disappear, the pores themselves close.SkinThe result is this state.
Once it has become a skin condition, it is difficult to improve even with medical help, and treatment itself is difficult with current medical science.

When we look at the scalp of people who come in for a scalp diagnosis and say, "There's no way around this, right?" under a microscope, we find that even when the scalp appears smooth, there are still pores and room for improvement.
It is difficult to determine whether or not you have pores on your own, so we recommend that you get a diagnosis at a clinic.

Differences between people who recover quickly and those who recover slowly from AGA treatment

Even if it is determined that treatment is possible, there may be differences in the subsequent treatment course and the ease with which symptoms improve.
While some people see hair growth effects as early as 2 to 3 months, others see slower improvement and it may take more than six months before they notice any results. There are four main reasons for this difference:

1. Scalp environment
2. Age to start treatment
3. Medical history
4. Lifestyle

1. Scalp environment
A good scalp environment also means that the condition of the hair roots is good, so you tend to feel the effects of hair loss treatment more easily.
Even if your hair type improves slowly, you can see results by taking care of your scalp, such as by getting into the habit of massaging your scalp and taking good care of your skin, including moisturizing your scalp, so we recommend daily care as a preventative measure.

2. Age to start treatment
It has also become clear that early treatment can slow the progression of hair loss to some extent.
In addition, there is evidence that the younger the patient, the more likely the treatment will be effective. Looking at the cases at our clinic,3I feel that young people in their early teens are able to see improvement relatively quickly.

3.Medical history
When comparing those who have never received any hair loss treatment before and are about to start treatment with those who have been taking oral medication or receiving injections,Those undergoing hair loss treatment for the first time are more likely to feel changes from the treatment.

4. Lifestyle
It is said that poor lifestyle habits, excessive drinking, smoking, and sunburn are also directly related to the condition of the scalp.
If your scalp environment is poor, it may take longer for you to feel the effects of treatment.

Do the effects of oral AGA treatment medications fade?

It is known that once AGA develops, it cannot be cured.
Treatment involves taking medication or receiving injections to improve symptoms and slowing the progression of AGA by suppressing the action of the male hormones that cause it, but it is not a cure.

Therefore, once symptoms have improved to a certain extent, the patient will enter a maintenance phase, and the effect of slowing progression will continue as long as the medication is taken. However, if the progression of AGA becomes stronger than the ability to suppress symptoms, progression may continue even if oral medication is being taken.
for that reason,The reason you feel that the medication is no longer effective is not because you have developed a resistance to the medication, but rather because AGA progresses more quickly and symptoms can no longer be controlled with oral medication alone, so you feel that the medication is becoming less effective.

Many people have had their problems resolved at our clinic.
If you are interested, please take a look at our other cases.

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Summary

Even if a scalp appears smooth at first glance, many people find that when examined closely under a microscope, pores are still present and hair roots are still alive, meaning there is room for improvement with treatment.
Even if you think "It's no longer possible," we recommend that you do not judge it yourself but rather get a diagnosis at a clinic.