Why is my hair keep falling out? A dive deeper into Androgenetic Alopecia

“What to do with my thinning hair?”

“OMG!! I can see my scalp through my hair.”

“Help! I’m seeing signs of balding although I’m still in my early twenties.”

From receding hairline to patches of scaling, our editors dive deep into the internet to weigh in on some of the best AGA treatment facilities in Tokyo for tackling your Androgenetic Alopecia problem.

“What can really cure alopecia?”

“Why is hair loss treatment so expensive?”

“Which clinic should I go to since there are way too many options.”

“Am I too young for the treatment?”

Read on to get to the bottom of all your alopecia questions and stay in the know about great dermatologists in town.

What are my options for treating alopecia?

First of all, we need to get to the bottom and find out what AGA is.

A.G.A (short for Androgenetic Alopecia), also known as male pattern baldness, is a common form of hair loss in both men and women.

When diagnosing A.G.A, physicians will usually look for signs of increased thinning over the scalp with a gradually increasing number of falling hair. Over time, hairs would become miniaturized and progressively finer, shorter, and thinner. The above are some common signs that you might have A.G.A, so, if you are now suffering from more than one sign, you should consider making an online appointment and talking to a professional.

Now, for those of you who are considering having your hair checkup, we have come up with a list of some best dermatologist clinics in Japan. Not only were they carefully selected by our editors, but also they were pick-up for their different specialties.

Smile AGA Clinic

For all those who wander…here is it!!!

Their services:

・Medications (Finasteride, Propecia, Dutasteride, Minoxidil)

・Online consultation (Available from the second visit)

・Blood test (Free of charge)

Business Hours: Every day from 10:00~19:00

・Price list (tax included)

Finasteride: ¥1,600 (first timer)

                    ¥6,600 (one-month prescription)

Propecia:     ¥4,620 (first timer)

                    ¥7,700 (one-month prescription)

Dutasteride: ¥5,830 (first timer)

                    ¥9,900 (one-month prescription)

Minoxidil:     ¥8,640 

                  

・To help stimulate your hair growth

Smile Clinic Exclusive Formula (Minoxidil/ Finasteride/ Zinc supplements/ External medicine)

                   : ¥38,500~¥55,000

Mesotherapy

                  : ¥980 (intro offer)

・To boost the hair growth 

Mesotherapy with Smile Clinic Exclusive Formula

                 : ¥48,400~¥121,000

Special mesotherapy (Original Cocktail) plus Smile Clinic Exclusive Formula

                 : ¥53,350~¥154,000

Special mesotherapy (Stem Cell Culture Supernatant) plus Smile Clinic Exclusive Formula

                : ¥71,500~¥192,500

We recommend Smile Clinic not because they are one of the best dermatology clinics in the market, but also because they help you to get to the source of your hair loss problems. Delivering treatments and health care tailored to your needs and personal lifestyle. They carefully diagnose and treat every patient with their never-ending research results.

AGA Hair Clinic

               

A great clinic that won’t break the bank

Their services:

・Medications (Finasteride, Propecia, Dutasteride, Minoxidil)

・External medications (Minoxidil for external use)

・Supplements

・Online consultation (Free of charge)

・Blood test: ¥3,000 (at the clinic)

                      ¥5,000 (blood testing kits)

Business Hours: Every day from 10:00~20:00

・Treatment plans

Maintain the volume of your current hair:

 Internal medicine (prevent thinning hair) ¥1,800 ~ ¥8,000/ per month

Triggers new hair growth:

 Internal medicine (prevent thinning hair＋reactivate hair follicles) ¥10,800 ~ ¥18,000/ per month

Triggers new hair growth: (aggressively)

 Internal medicine (prevent thinning hair＋reactivate hair follicles) ＋external medicine ¥22,800 ~ ¥31,000/ per month

Hair loss prevention:

      Finasteride (free for the first month, then ¥3,600~¥8,000 after the second month)

What’s special about this clinic is that you can actually start your treatment for nothing. This makes them the perfect choice for those who are still wondering whether or not they move on to the next step.

They also offer a guarantee that if a patient is not satisfied with the result of any treatment, he or she can get a full refund. Simply amazing!

Clinic FOR

              

                    

Get the prescription on your first visit. A medical facility that is capable of everything.

・Their services

・Medications (Finasteride, Dutasteride, Minoxidil)

・External medications (Minoxidil for external use)

・Supplements

・Online consultation (Free of charge)

・Blood test ¥7,370 (blood testing kits)

Business Hours: 11:00~14:00, 15:00 ~ 20:00

・Treatment plans

Hair growth booster: ¥24,870/ per month

Regenerate your hair growth: ¥14,800/ per month

Basic plan: ¥9,800/ per month

For prevention: ¥3,650/ per month

What they do best is flexibility. They offer online consultations for patients to connect with their physicians without actually visiting a doctor’s office. Patients only need to come to the clinic for a face-to-face consultation once. The affordability, speed, and dedication to patients’ privacy make them a must on this list.

AGA ONLINE Clinic

My schedule is always packed, and I have no time for a doctor’s appointment! Here’s the solution.

・Their services

・Online consultation (Free of charge)

・Blood test ¥6,600 (blood testing kits)

・Opens 24/7

・Treatment plans

Hair Growth Kick-starter: ¥0 (Only for the first month. From the second month, ¥9,000 ~ ¥11,000/ per month)

Prevention Plan:¥0 (Only for the first month. From the second month, ¥6,000 ~ ¥7,000/ per month)

Intensive Hair Growth Plan:¥0 (Only for the first month. From the second month, ¥15,000 ~ ¥18,000/ per month)

The AGA ONLINE clinic is just as the name suggests. They offer a wide array of hair loss treatments, on top of that, it’s a clinic that never closes its door on anyone (basically your one-stop solution to all your hair loss burden, and it runs around the clock). By the way, have you ever felt hesitant to discuss any of your personal health issues with a doctor of the opposite sex? You are in luck, the AGA ONLINE clinic is a male-only medical facility, so, feel free to speak out about all your hair loss concerns and work with professionals there, and tackle your alopecia once and for all.  

How long does the treatment usually take?

While this varies from individual to individual, generally, you should notice some improvement in 6 to 12 months.

While it can be difficult to see an instant result, as we were told by experienced trichologists, in some cases, patients can start seeing results as soon as 3 months. Therefore, our suggestion for you will be to follow your treatment plan exactly as your physician has prescribed. Even when you feel that medication doesn’t bring your condition under control in the first one or two months. Because it’s never just one single issue but various factors could contribute to the problem. All you need to do is talk to your doctor, and ask them either to create a new medical plan or search for possible causes.

The verdict

What do you think? 

And how do you feel about your hair? Me, personally, my hair is my crown and a lifelong friend! It’s more like a complete extension of my light and part of my mixed-race glamor. What this means is that your hair can also represent your uniqueness and even your cultural background. Knowing the risks and benefits of medical treatment can help you make informed decisions and turn the tide on hair loss. That’s why we came up with this article, trying to urge our readers to register for a consultation ASAP and to figure out what exactly is causing your hair thinning (or AGA, to be more precise), how to treat it with treatments that really work, and so much more.

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