Journal Review: Long-Term (5-Year) Multinational Experience with Finasteride 1mg in the Treatment of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
May 2002
in “
Hair transplant forum international
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TLDR Finasteride 1mg is effective and safe for long-term use in treating male hair loss.
The document reviewed the long-term efficacy and safety of finasteride 1mg in treating men with androgenetic alopecia over a 5-year period. It built upon previous 2-year studies, providing extended insights into the treatment's effectiveness. The study likely involved multiple countries, given its multinational scope, although specific participant numbers were not mentioned. The review concluded that finasteride remained effective and safe for long-term use in managing hair loss in men, with assessments including hair counts, patient self-assessment, investigator assessment, and independent assessment using global photographs. Adverse effects were also considered, but specific details were not provided in the summary.