Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Topical and Oral Treatment in Androgenetic and Hormonal Alopecia

    January 2014 in “ Anales Médicos de la Asociación Médica del Centro Médico ABC ”
    Jeanet Espinosa Bautista, Juan Carlos Rentería Covarrubias, José Antonio Alejo García
    Studysummary This study suggests that a combination of topical minoxidil with oral finasteride and dutasteride may promote new hair growth in androgenetic alopecia, with minor safety concerns reported.
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