The etiology of Androgenetic Alopecia is multifactorial and polygenic. Androgen metabolism and receptors play a particularly important role. The action of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and enzymes (5a reductase – I and II), which play an important role in the onset of the disease, has also been confirmed.

Hair loss (or thinning) differs between men and women, as it has a different clinical picture and hair loss distribution patterns are different. Early diagnosis and initiation of properly parameterized, and individualized treatment, with laboratory testing, detection and treatment of diseases such as thyroid disease, prevent and limit the fast progression of Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA).

AGA is due to the effect of androgens on genetically predisposed hair follicles. The Caucasian race has the highest frequency compared to other races. The severity and frequency increase over the years. At the age of 70, 80% of men and 45% of women have AGA.

A large number of children suffer from Adolescent onset AGA (AO-AGA) that is a special subtype of early onset AGA that requires special attention. The mean age of Adolescent onset AGA (AO-AGA) is 14 years in boys and 15 years in girls.

The differences in clinical appearance obviously reflect the presence in women of lower androgen levels, lower levels of 5α-Reductase (3 – 3.5 times lower levels in the frontal region of women than men)and higher levels of aromatase (6 times higher levels in the frontal region and 4 times in the occipital region of women than men).

Also, menopause is a special condition for women. It is a condition of relative hyperandrogenism as the secretion of powerful natural antiandrogens (progesterone and estrogen) stops, while the secretion of proandrogens (D4 androstenedione and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate) is maintained.

In addition to menopausal disorders in the cycle, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can adversely affect the normal hair growth cycle. Pregnancy and lactation also have a significant effect. The intake of birth control pills or corticosteroids can also worsen the hair loss.

In Athens South Dermatology Clinic, diagnosis and treatment are always performed only by the experienced and specialized Dermatologist Dr. Nektarios Logaras (MD).

1. Step One
Digital Trichoscopy

The Digital Trichorizogram by the FotoFinder Trichoscale is useful to differentially diagnose other causes of hair loss and hair thinning as well as for assessing the development and to evaluate the treatment.

-It is painless in contrast to the traditional trichorizogram and without hair loss.
-It calculates the number, density and the phase of hair growth cycle (anagen, catagen and telogen).
-It provides an accurate custom PDF report as well as archiving and printing of the results.

​​4. Step Four
Autologous PRP Treatment with the Automatic Multiple Injection System HYCOOX injector

The pioneering, first and only in Greece, automatic system HYCOOX Multi Suction Auto Injector is the latest achievement of technology in the field of automatic multiple injection for the scalp.

In contrast to traditional techniques (Syringes, Pistols, Pens).

-It is completely painless
-It is accurate in the amount of plasma injected into the scalp area.
-There have no leaks.
-It is precise in the depth of the skin where the plasma should be injected.
-It enables a completely safe and fast Treatment

After double centrifugation, the precious plasma which contains proteins with Growth and Regenerative properties, with the necessary addition of special activators is injected into the scalp, achieving strengthening, utilizing the regenerative mechanisms of our own body, after restoring the function of the hair follicles having as a result the regrowth of new hairs but also the maintenance of the result for a lifetime.