A Novel Topical Dutasteride Lotion (FOL100) for Male Pattern Baldness in Israeli Men: A Phase I Study of Safety, Tolerability, Usability, and Exploratory Efficacy

    January 2026 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”
    Anna Lyakhovitsky, Avner Shemer, Amir Koren … Yuval Ramot
    Studysummary This study found that a novel topical dutasteride lotion, FOL100, demonstrated excellent safety, tolerability, and usability with promising signs of clinical benefit for mild-to-moderate male pattern baldness.
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