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    Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of Current Therapeutic Options

    December 2025 in “ International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science ”
    Wiktoria J Auguścik, Katarzyna Bielawska, Aleksandra Tlak
    Studysummary This review outlines that minoxidil (topical and oral) and 5α-reductase inhibitors are the most effective treatments for androgenetic alopecia, with additional therapies like platelet-rich plasma and hair transplantation enhancing results, emphasizing the need for individualized, combination approaches.
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