Androgenetic Alopecia: Modern Concepts of Pathogenesis and Treatment

1. Structure of Skin and Hair Follicles.- 2. Preparation of Thick Tissue Specimens.- 3. Generation and Growth of Human Hair.- 4. Pigmentation of Hair.- 5. Blood Vessel System in Hair Follicles.- 6. Changes in Hair: Causative Factors.- 7. Hair Regeneration.- 8. Regeneration After Subcutaneous Tissue Shaving Procedure.- 9. Regeneration After Plucking.- 10. Regeneration After Electrical Epilation of the Hair.- 11. Regeneration of Scalp Hair.- 12. Hair Regeneration in the Mouse After Application of Anti-Cancer Agent, Particularly in Terms of Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interaction.- 13. New Concept of the Hair Cycle (Sebaceous Gland Hypothesis).- 14. Other Important Findings in the Hair Follicle.- 15. Hormones Classified According to Secretory Organ of Origin.- 16. Neuronal and Other Factors That Influence the Hair Follicle.- 17. Androgenetic Alopecia.- 18. Etiologic Factors in Male Pattern Baldness.- 19. Sebaceous Gland Hypothesis of Androgenetic Alopecia (Inaba 1985; Inaba and Inaba 1992a).- 20. Histological Findings in Androgenetic Alopecia.- 21. Causal Mechanism of Progressive Androgenetic Alopecia.- 22. Differential Diagnosis (Types of Baldness Other than Male Pattern Baldness).- 23. Relationship of Diet to Androgenetic Alopecia.- 24. General Measures for Prevention of Baldness.- 25. Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia.- 26. Agents Used for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia.- 27. Other Products Being Developed by Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Companies.- 28. Trial Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia with Oxidizing Agents (Inaba and Inaba 1984).- 29. Operative Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia.- 30. Artificial Hair Implantation.- 31. Another Solution: Hairpieces (Wigs).- 32. Mechanism of Linear Scar Formation After Scalp Surgery: Preventive Measures.- Afterword.- Acknowledgments.- References.