Advancements in Treatment Strategies for Androgenetic Alopecia: Novel Therapies and Future Perspectives

    December 2025 in “ International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science ”
    Karolina Niewola, Martyna Różańska, Kacper Rozenberg … Jędrzej Świercz
    Studysummary This review identified emerging therapies for androgenetic alopecia, such as low-dose oral minoxidil and stem cell-based treatments, which show promise for improved hair loss management but require standardized protocols and large-scale trials for further validation.
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