New (although questionable) paper: 5% topical spironolactone more effective than 0.1% topical finasteride Research/Science 9/16/2020
A questionable paper which suggests that 5% topical spironolactone is more effective than 0.1% topical finasteride for treating hair loss. It should be taken with a grain of salt due to the journal it was published in.
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