Advances In The Treatment Of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Current Options And Emerging Therapies

May 2025 in “ Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology ”

Aditya Gupta, Mesbah Talukder, Shruthi Polla Ravi, Daniel Taylor, Tong Wang

androgenetic alopecia topical minoxidil oral finasteride FDA-approved treatments AGA Rogaine Propecia

TLDR Start with minoxidil and finasteride for male hair loss; other options exist if needed.

The review discusses current and emerging treatments for male androgenetic alopecia (AGA), highlighting the importance of starting with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, which are well-researched and FDA-approved. For patients who do not respond to or cannot tolerate these treatments, alternative therapies may be considered. The review is based on an analysis of 149 articles, providing a comprehensive overview of the evidence available up to October 31, 2024.

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