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    Real-World Effectiveness, Safety, and Tolerability of Cetosomal Minoxidil 5% Alone and in Combination With Finasteride 0.1% in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia

    July 2023 in “ Cureus ”
    Amit Shivaji Kerure, Mansukh Ghalla, Satyaprakash Mahajan … Hanmant Barkate
    Studysummary In this study, cetosomal-based minoxidil solutions, with and without finasteride, were observed to be effective and tolerable treatments for androgenetic alopecia in adults, providing a potential alternative to traditional alcoholic formulations.
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