There will not be any new treatments anytime soon. Address the issue now, do not wait.
    7/5/2021

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Ketoconazole →

    antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

    At a glance
    In this general discussion post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral)
    💧 Minoxidil (topical)
    💧 Ketoconazole (topical)
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

    Other terms

    Finasteride and minoxidil are recommended for hair loss treatment, with skepticism about new treatments like Breezula. Users discuss the lack of new options and emphasize starting current treatments rather than waiting for future solutions.
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      research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update of Treatment Options

      110 citations , August 2016 in “Drugs”
      Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.

      research Recent Advances in Drug Development for Hair Loss

      April 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”
      This review highlights the limitations of existing hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride and suggests that future therapies may benefit from focusing on antibody and cell-based treatments, which offer targeted and potentially transformative options for managing hair loss disorders.

      research Topical Antiandrogen Therapies for Androgenetic Alopecia and Acne Vulgaris

      7 citations , December 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
      This review discusses the potential efficacy of topical antiandrogen therapies for treating androgenetic alopecia and acne vulgaris, finding promising results but highlighting the need for more comprehensive studies.

      research New drugs under investigation for the treatment of alopecias

      26 citations , January 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs”
      This review explored the new and emerging treatments for androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, finding that JAK inhibitors show promise for alopecia areata, while advancements in stem-cell research may eventually lead to new and improved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.

      research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors

      November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      This source outlines various antiandrogen and androgen inhibitor drugs used to treat cutaneous disorders of hyperandrogenism, detailing their mechanisms, uses, dosages, and side effects, with emphasis on spironolactone, finasteride, dutasteride, and oral contraceptives.