The treatments are the same worldwide, but a few things differ for Asian hair. Asian scalps tend to have lower follicular density and thicker individual hairs, which affects transplant graft planning and how density 'reads'. Pattern loss in Asian men often progresses a little later and more slowly on average, and the hairline recedes differently. Minoxidil and finasteride are first-line; dutasteride is specifically approved for hair loss in Korea and Japan. For transplants, surgeon experience with straight, thick Asian hair matters.
Try the free self-check →Sources: AAD ↗
Explore more
Not medical advice. General education only; it does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a licensed professional. Consult a board-certified dermatologist before starting, stopping or changing any treatment.
⚠️ When to see a doctor — don’t self-treat
- Sudden patchy or circular bald spots
- Redness, scaling, pus, pain or itch (possible scarring alopecia — treat urgently)
- Broken hairs or rapid loss
- Loss with body-wide signs (weight loss, fatigue, cycle changes, acne, extra hair)
- Loss right after a new medication
- Any hair loss in a child