Androgenetic Alopecia: Treatments and Efficacy

    January 2000 in “ Dermatologic Clinics ”
    Marty E. Sawaya, Jerry Shapiro
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    TLDR Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
    This document from 2000 discusses various treatments for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), including FDA-approved products like finasteride and minoxidil, as well as off-label treatments like spironolactone and flutamide. The document also discusses over-the-counter products and herbal agents that claim to treat AGA, but their effectiveness is uncertain. The document notes that only FDA-approved products have undergone rigorous clinical trials, and that it is important for physicians to guide patients and advise them on the efficacy of these treatments before they spend money and raise their hopes.
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