Comparing the Therapeutic Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil and Finasteride with Topical Minoxidil and Oral Finasteride in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Trial

    July 2018 in “ International Journal of Research in Dermatology ”
    Priyam Bhaskar Rai, Pragya Khushwaha, Brian Tomlin, Swati Gupta
    Studysummary This study found that among patients with stage III and IV androgenic alopecia, 83% of those using topical 5% minoxidil with topical 0.1% finasteride showed improved hair density, suggesting it may reduce the need for long-term oral finasteride.
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