Androgenetic Alopecia: Narrative Review of Current Therapies and Proposal of a Practical Algorithm for Pharmacological Treatment

This review article examines current drugs for androgenetic alopecia, focusing on their mechanisms and clinical efficacy, noting that while finasteride and minoxidil are commonly approved treatments, new drugs targeting different pathogenic pathways have emerged, offering a broader understanding and reference for AGA treatment options.

In this review, the authors explored current and novel treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, noting both FDA-approved pharmacologic treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride and various non-pharmacologic and surgical methods, including hair transplantation and scalp micro-pigmentation.

This review discusses treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, with a focus on the better efficacy of oral finasteride and dutasteride over topical minoxidil for male pattern hair loss, but it reports no new clinical results.

This abstract outlines a guide reviewing both FDA-approved and off-label therapies for androgenetic alopecia and proposes treatment algorithms based on scientific research, highlighting a gap in common treatments for this prevalent condition.

This study systematically reviewed androgenetic alopecia's clinical features, mechanisms, and treatments, highlighting that current drugs have limitations but emerging therapies and personalized treatment strategies could enhance efficacy and outcomes.