Medical Institutions Survey AGA (Thinning Hair) Treatment Drugs From a survey of 2,538 people [who have experienced AGA onset] exploring thinning hair treatment What we found out. View in infographic! AGA (male pattern baldness) Fact-Finding Survey 2024 is now available

Hamamatsucho First Clinic (Hamamatsucho Clinic: Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo; Director: Akihiko Takekoshi), a clinic specializing in ED and AGA treatment, believes that AGA (male pattern baldness) is a problem faced by many Japanese men, and that information on the effectiveness and side effects of treatment drugs varies. The survey focused on those who had experienced AGA (2,538 men), and explored the actual state of thinning hair treatment. The results are summarized in an infographic entitled "AGA (male pattern baldness) Treatment Survey 2024.

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≪Summary of main findings

More than 50% of respondents in their early 30s have taken treatment drugs.

More than 80% of the respondents felt that oral medication was effective in STOPPING the progression of the disease or more.

More than 80% of those who experienced initial hair loss felt the effects of oral medication.

≪Background of the survey

The survey on thinning hair (AGA) in Japanese men still refers to data published in 2004, which is 20 years old, so how has the progress changed in recent years? We conducted an Internet survey on thinning hair (AGA) among 6,000 men aged 30-59 years living in Japan in June 2024, and the aggregate results obtained from 2,538 of them who had experienced AGA onset, "Percentage of those using AGA treatment drugs," "Effectiveness of drugs," and "Side effects of drugs," are disclosed. side effects of the drugs" will be disclosed. The survey was conducted in order to provide useful information to those suffering from thinning hair (AGA) to help them decide whether or not to start treatment.

≪Outline of the survey

AGA (male pattern baldness) Fact-Finding Survey 2024

Period: June 20 (Thursday) to 24 (Monday), 2024

Survey method: Internet tabulation

Survey targets: Out of a total of 6,000 men, 2,000 each in their 30s to 50s,

　　　　　2,538 men with experience of AGA

The results of this survey have not been previously published, and this press release is the first time they have been made public.

Supervision: Dr. Akihiko Takekoshi, Director, Hamamatsucho Daiichi Clinic

≪What is AGA? ≫

What is AGA?

AGA (male pattern baldness) is a progressive alopecia that occurs in adult males and is characterized by the thinning of the "frontal" and "parietal" areas of the head compared to the temporal and occipital areas. Rather than a large amount of hair falling out at one time, the hairline of the forehead and the crown of the head gradually become thinner, and the area gradually widens with age, leading to the progression of symptoms. Thinning hair in adult men is often referred to as "AGA.

About Thinning Hair Treatment

We conducted a survey on "the percentage of people using AGA drugs," "effectiveness of drugs," and "side effects of drugs," and compiled the results in an infographic.

As for AGA treatment, generic drugs are now available and treatment drugs are relatively inexpensive, so those suffering from thinning hair (AGA) are encouraged to use this information as a factor in deciding whether or not to start treatment.

≪About the use of AGA medicines.

About the use of therapeutic drugs.

Q1-1 Have you ever taken finasteride (Propecia) tablets?

　(Number of respondents: 2,538, males in their 30s-50s who have experienced AGA onset)

Thinning hair treatment_More than 50% have taken it

Q1-1 answers

Q1-1Respondents in their early 30s

Q1-2 Have you ever taken dutasteride (Zagarlo) capsules (tablets)?

　(Number of respondents: 2,538, males in their 30s to 50s who have experienced AGA onset)

Q1-2 Answers

Q1-2 Answers Early 30s, different tablets

■Q1-3 Have you ever used topical minoxidil (ointment)?

　(Respondents: 2,538, Men in their 30s to 50s who have experienced AGA onset)

Q1-3 Answer.

Topical minoxidil also resulted in an increase in the number of users among the younger generation, as awareness of AGA treatment has increased and prices have dropped with the start of generic drug sales.

Q1-3Respondents in the early 30s

What is the most used drug?

[Supervisor's comments

AGA treatment is becoming well known, and the appearance of generic drugs for all three drugs has lowered their prices, resulting in a high rate of use among the younger generation, who are more likely to be concerned about thinning hair, and AGA drugs are widely used.

Topical minoxidil is the most widely used drug, and the fact that it is available at drugstores and can be used in combination with finasteride and dutasteride, both of which are oral medications, is another reason why so many people have used it.

The percentage of users of finasteride prescribed by hospitals was also close to that of users of topical minoxidil.

Effectiveness of AGA drugs≫ ≪Q1: How effective are the drugs?

Q2 What do you think about the effectiveness of therapeutic drugs?

Q2 Answers

More than 80% of the respondents felt that oral medications were effective in STOPPING the progression of hair loss.

Number of respondents:

Respondents who have taken finasteride 741

Those who have taken dutasteride 505

Respondents who have used topical minoxidil 757

Slightly improved or more: Total of "greatly improved," "improved," and "slightly improved

　Progression has stopped or more: Total of "significantly improved", "improved", and "slightly improved".

　　　　　　　　　　　　　Progress has stopped" was added to "Progress has stopped" to the total.

　Progress has stopped somewhat or more: Total of "progress has stopped" added to "substantial improvement," "improvement," and "slight improvement

　　　　　　　　　　　　　Progress has stopped" and "Progress has stopped slightly" were added to "Progress has stopped".

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Total of "Progress has stopped" and "Progress has stopped slightly

Effects by age group

Finasteride

Effect by age group 【Finasteride

Dutasteride】 【Dutasteride

Effect by age group [Dutasteride

Minoxidil topical application

Effects by age group 【Topical minoxidil

≪Initial hair loss caused by AGA drugs

Initial hair loss

When AGA medicines are taken or applied, the hair that was in the resting phase may fall out all at once due to the influence of new hair growth.

This phenomenon is called "initial hair loss," and it is believed that hair loss may temporarily increase.

■Q3 Did you experience initial hair loss within 6 months after starting treatment with AGA medication or application?

　(Respondents: 741 who have taken finasteride, 505 who have taken dutasteride, 757 who have used topical minoxidil)

Q3 Responses

■For detailed graphs of "efficacy" and "initial hair loss" for each treatment drug, please refer to the attached press release.

≪Side effects of AGA drugs≫.

Q4 Did you experience any side effects of "erectile dysfunction (ED)" or "decreased libido" as a result of taking finasteride or dutasteride?

　(Number of respondents: 741 who have taken finasteride and 505 who have taken dutasteride)

Q4 Answer.

Dutasteride is more likely to cause side effects.

Supervisor's comment

In this survey, side effects of erectile dysfunction (ED) and decreased libido occurred at a higher rate.

Since the age at which thinning hair (AGA) develops/progresses and the age at which erectile dysfunction (ED) develops/progresses are almost the same, there may be cases where ED develops while taking AGA medications and is considered a side effect of AGA medications.

If ED symptoms occur, it is advisable to consult a medical institution because there are therapeutic drugs available.

≪2,538 thinning hair (AGA) treatment domestic survey (2024) ≫.

https://www.hama1-cl.jp/about_aga/aga_medicine_research.html

≪What is Hamamatsucho Daiichi Clinic?

Hamamatsucho Daiichi Clinic was established in Hamamatsucho in October 2004 by Dr. Akihiko Takekoshi, the current director of the clinic, as a clinic specializing in ED and AGA. We have decided to provide medical services exclusively to male patients, and our doctors, pharmacists, and receptionists are all male, out of consideration for our patients who may find it difficult to discuss their male-specific problems in the presence of female patients.

In addition, for busy office workers, we have eliminated lunch breaks at all of our clinics so that they can come to our clinic at any time of the day and can receive their prescriptions by coming directly to our clinic during our office hours. After filling out a medical questionnaire and interviewing with the doctor, you will be able to receive your prescription in the hospital for only the cost of the medication.

As a rule of thumb, it takes about 10 minutes from the time of your visit to the time you receive your medication and leave the clinic.

Based on our long years of experience and knowledge as a specialized clinic, we regularly provide correct knowledge and the latest information on ED and AGA treatment to the public and educate men suffering from ED and AGA.

Director's Profile: Akihiko Takekoshi

Born in 1966, Takekoshi graduated from Nippon Medical School in 1991 and worked at the Nippon Medical School Hospital. As a leading expert in ED treatment, he has appeared in numerous media and professional journals. He is the author of the book, "Shigetai kara no kokoro to shintai ni kaneko ni yaku [Lifelong SEX] no susume" (Fusosha Publishing Co., Ltd.). He is a member of the Japanese Society for Sexual Function, the Japanese Society of Plastic Surgery, the Japanese Society for Chemotherapy, and is in charge of the ALL About "ED and Erectile Dysfunction" guide.

Director Akihiko Takekoshi

We also provide online medical services and mail prescriptions to all over Japan.

https://www.hama1-cl.jp/online_prescription/

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Hamamatsucho Daiichi Clinic Outline

Name of medical institution: Hamamatsucho Daiichi Clinic

Address: 5F Tsuruei Building, 1-22-7 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0013, Japan (Hamamatsucho Clinic)

TEL ： 03-5777-3729

E-mail: info@hama1-cl.jp

Date of Establishment: October, 2004

Director's name: Akihiko Takekoshi