Combination therapy with finasteride and low-dose dutasteride in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
February 2013
in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”
TLDR Finasteride and low-dose dutasteride combo improves hair growth and reduces hair loss with no major side effects.
The paper reports on a case study of a man with androgenetic alopecia who was treated with a combination of finasteride and low-dose dutasteride, resulting in a significant increase in hair density. The study also investigated the effectiveness of the combination therapy in 37 men with androgenetic alopecia, showing that it was effective in improving hair growth and reducing hair loss with no significant side effects. The study suggests that combination therapy with finasteride and low-dose dutasteride may be a promising treatment option for androgenetic alopecia.
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