Androgenetic Alopecia: Oral Minoxidil Versus Other Drug Therapies

    May 2022 in “ Revista Contemporânea ”
    André Mendes Figueirêdo, Lívio e Vasconcelos do Egypto
    Studysummary This systematic review analyzed treatments for androgenetic alopecia, finding that combining two therapies, such as oral minoxidil with another treatment, resulted in better outcomes than using monotherapies alone, though some patients experienced non-severe side effects.
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