Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) is by far the most widespread form of hair loss affecting more than 95% of those who experience loss of hair. It is axiomatic that the younger a person is when they begin losing hair the more severe the degree of loss will be. Until recently, few safe and efficacious options of any kind were available. 

In the past several years a number of options have been tested and made available. Two choices will be discussed in this response. The first is pharmacotherapy (Rx). The second is non-drug, botanically-based.

A consumer concerned about alopecia areata type hair loss writes:  Does HairGenesis® work in the setting of alopecia areata (AA) as well as for other forms of hair loss?  Here's my response:

Your e-mail was forwarded to my attention so I hope you do not mind if I reply personally.  I should preface my comments by noting that I am a Ph.D. research scientist, NOT an M.D. clinician.  This means that any thoughts I offer in this regard should not be construed as medical advice.  As long as we both appreciate the limitations of what I've just conveyed, here are my thoughts.